Brazos County Soil and Water Conservation District #450

10/15/2025

Congratulations Lexi & Preslie Ballard on your Reserve & Champion Heifer Showmanship wins at the State Fair of Texas! 🍀

10/08/2025

Congratulations to Roger and Zachary Glass, honored as the 2025 Conservation Farmers during our Awards Luncheon last week! 🌾Their dedication to stewardship and sustainable farming sets a powerful example for future generations.

Learn more about their operation and conservation efforts here: https://youtu.be/GcPrJrS6Htk

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

🤣 🐄 vs 🦬 Just in case you're new here...

10/08/2025

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board was established 86 years ago in 1939. Recently, we lost a pillar of this organization. One that served our agency for 44 years (over half of his lifetime) and continued to support us even after retirement for a total of 50 years. Mel Davis was a true friend and asset to our agency and soil and water conservation districts. His service spanning for over half of our agency’s existence.

During his tenure he witnessed the relocation of all 4 TSSWCB Headquarter Offices in Temple, 6 out of the 7 Executive Directors, the funding or creation of 7 agency programs and half a dozen conservation initiatives. As well as the re-establishment of 40 soil and water conservation districts.

He was our walking encyclopedia on the Ag Code, the law that outlines the agency's functions and rules. His deep knowledge gave him a unique perspective on how to best guide Field Reps and our staff to ensure the success of districts and our programs across Texas.

We are so grateful for the trails Mel blazed on behalf of our agency. He helped keep us afloat and lay a foundation for lasting success.

Mel, we are hopeful that you will be so proud as we carry out your legacy and continue to do great work in protecting and conserving the natural resources of Texas.

09/13/2025

From the Panhandle to the Gulf, Texas has 16 river authorities with the big job of managing and protecting water resources in a specific river basin or watershed. The Brazos River Authority made history in 1929 being the first state agency in the U.S. created to develop, manage, and protect the water of an entire Brazos River Basin.

From keeping water clean to making more available, or providing flood control, each Texas river authority’s responsibilities vary depending on the needs of its basin.

09/13/2025

This years Poster and Essay Contest Theme has been announced! Join us as we celebrate the incredible power of soil to support life in all of its forms.

For more information on how to get involved in the Poster and Essay Contests, click here: https://buff.ly/Wcbla6B

09/05/2025

A Friday funny

08/25/2025

If you're southern, you know!

07/18/2025

We know conservation can get a little... acronym-y 😵. In honor of World Emoji Day, we just wanted to say that no matter how 🔠🍲our conservation talk might get, we’re here to help 🌽 farmers and ranchers 🐄 get conservation on the ground🌱🐝🌻🌿🥕.

Contact ✒️ your nearest USDA Service Center to learn what NRCS programs are available to support your conservation goals for your land.