BELL COUNTY, TX — Environmental leaders hosted a watershed workshop focusing on water quality in Nolan Creek.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension coordinated the event at the Harker Heights Public Library on Wednesday.
“Many watersheds, not just Nolan Creek, not just the Lampasas watershed, are facing impairment,” said Lisa Prcin, Watershed Coordinator for the Lampasas River.
Stakeholders in the program to improve water quality came together to discuss action items in preserving water resources.
Nolan Creek has sustained bacterial impairment.
“What we aim to show them the best major practices on their home,” said Michael Kuitu, Texas Watersheds Steward program coordinator. “To be able to motivate and equip them. To be able to become active members and improve the quality of that water,” he continued.
There are a number of steps to improve the water quality.
“We do a lot of education on folks trying to keep their insecticides and fertilizers off their streets and on their lawns where they belong,” said Lyle Zoeller, of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
“Make sure your septic systems are operating properly. Make sure you pick up after your pet. Don’t dump your oil. All the things that we hear over and over again, do make a difference in our daily lives,” said Prcin.
The workshop is a part of a statewide educational push to make a difference in the many Texas water resources. A water protection plan for Nolan Creek is awaiting approval. Advocates are awaiting approval from the EPA.
