Curriculum
Download the Texas Watershed Steward Curriculum Handbook
Updated 02/12/2008
TWS Curriculum Handbook (PDF) (24.7 MB)
Click here to purchase the TWS Curriculum Handbook from the Texas AgriLife Extension Bookstore (cost $18.48 plus $2.52 S&H)
The curriculum will be tailored to address the potential impairments of each watershed. This curriculum handbook will supplement TWS trainings and will include the following topics:
- Program Introduction
- About the Handbook
- About the Texas Watershed Steward Program
- Who are Texas Watershed Stewards?
- The Importance of Watershed Stewardship
- The World's Water
- Water Use in the United States
- Texas Water Facts
- Overview of Watershed Systems
- What is a Watershed?
- Watersheds in Texas
- How do Texans Use Watersheds?
- Principles of Watershed Hydrology
- Natural Watershed Features and Functions
- Overview of Watershed Impairments
- Water Quantity and Quality
- Point and Nonpoint Sources of Pollution
- Consequences of Impaired Water Quality
- Human Land Use Impacts on Water Quantity and Quality
- Water Quality Law and Policy in Texas
- Water Quality Testing, Monitoring, and Regulation
- Managing to Improve Watershed Function
- Why Manage on a Watershed Basis?
- Water Quality Improvement Projects (TMDL, WPP)
- Best Management Practices and Urban and Agricultural Settings
- Management of Non-Domestic Animals and Wildlife
- Small Acreage Water Quality Stewardship
- Improving Water Quality Around the Home
- Community-Driven Watershed Protection and Management
- Importance of Local Watershed Involvement
- Forming and Sustaining Community Watershed Organizations and Partnerships
