Plum Creek Watershed Partnership Meeting. Lockhart, Texas February 9, 2012

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1 Plum Creek Watershed Partnership Meeting Lockhart, Texas February 9,

2 Meeting Overview and Introductions Nikki Dictson Texas AgriLife Extension Service 2

3 Discussion of Public Comment and Approval of the Watershed Protection Plan Update Report Nikki Dictson Texas AgriLife Extension Service 3

4 Plum Creek Watershed Implementation Projects (Amounts do not include match) Watershed Coordinator Grant (TSSWCB) $216,000 SWQM Grant (TSSWCB) $485,545 Urban Stormwater Control (TCEQ): $255,453 (Kyle) $275,000 (Lockhart) Implementing NPS Components of WPP (TSSWCB) $996,079 SWQM II State GR (TSSWCB) $30,000 TCEQ Outreach and Education 106 Funding $150,000 4

5 Timeline of Implementation Grants Extension WPP Extension IP TCEQ 106 Grant GBRA WQ Monitor. Feral Hog IP WQMP IP Kyle TCEQ Grant Lockhart TCEQ Grant GBRA IP Coordination Timeline of Dates Feb- 08 May- 08 Aug- 08 Nov- 08 Feb- 09 May- 09 Aug- 09 Nov- 09 Feb- 10 May- 10 Aug- 10 Nov- 10 Feb- 11 May- 11 Aug- 11 Nov- 11 Feb- 12 May- 12 Aug- 12 Nov- 12 Feb- 13 May- 13 Aug- 13 5

6 Urban Stormwater Management Measures Management Measure Responsible Party Initiate Street Sweeping Program City of Buda Year Status thru 11/30/ Urban Stormwater Management Measures Pet Waste Collection Stations City of Kyle Pet Waste Collection Stations City of Lockhart Pet Waste Collection Stations City of Luling Pet Waste Collection Stations City of Buda Comprehensive Urban Stormwater Assessment City of Kyle Retrofit Stormwater Detention Basins City of Kyle 2 Initiate Street Sweeping Program City of Kyle --- Comprehensive Urban Stormwater Assessment and Illicit Discharge Survey Manage Urban Waterfowl Populations Comprehensive Urban Stormwater Assessment Rehabilitate Stormwater Retention Pond City of Lockhart 1 1 complete 1 In progress Initiated and continuing In progress City of Lockhart --- Ongoing City of Luling City of Luling Initiated and continuing

7 Wastewater Management Measures Management Measure Wastewater Management Measures Wastewater Upgrade (TSS Reduction) Wastewater Upgrade (Phosphorus Removal) Responsible Party 1-3 Status thru 11/30/2011 Year WWTF Operators WWTF Operators Voluntary Monthly E. coli Monitoring WWTF Operators Voluntary Monthly Phosphorus Monitoring WWTF Operators Sanitary Sewer Pipe Replacement City of Kyle 2400 ft 4660 ft 2400 ft 3200 ft Lift Station SCADA Installation City of Kyle Sanitary Sewer Pipe Replacement City of Lockhart 1800 ft 4000 ft 1800 ft 2400 ft Initiate Sanitary Sewer Inspection Program City of Luling Sanitary Sewer Pipe Replacement City of Luling 2400 ft ft 2400 ft 3200 ft Lift Station SCADA Installation City of Luling Sanitary Sewer Pipe Replacement City of Buda ft 8523 ft -- Septic System Inspection/Enforcement (New Position) Caldwell County 2 0 Septic System Repair Caldwell/ Hays Cos Septic System Replacement Caldwell/ Hays Cos Septic System Connection to Sewer City of Uhland

8 TPDES Wastewater Discharge Permits in Plum Creek (Segment 1810) Watershed. FACILITY NAME Type of Disinfection MAX PERMITTED FLOW (MGD) KYLE Chlorine 3/4.5 PERMIT NUMBER WQ EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE E. coli effluent limit in permit? 02/04/ /01/2015 no limit in either phase 1 E. coli effluent monitoring in permit? no monitoring requirement in either phase 1 LOCKHART NO. 2 (FM 20 Plant) UV 1.5 WQ /04/ /01/ cfu/100ml daily avg 2 ; 394 cfu/100ml daily max once per day BUDA Chlorine 0.6/0.95/1.5 WQ /16/ /01/2015 no limit in either phase 1 no monitoring requirement in either phase 1 LOCKHART NO. 1 (Larremore Street Plant) Chlorine 1.1 WQ /04/ /01/ cfu/100ml daily avg 2 ; 394 cfu/100ml daily max once per week LULING-NORTH Chlorine 0.9 WQ /28/ /01/2014 no limit 1 no monitoring requirement 1 RANCH AT CLEAR FORK Chlorine 0.33/0.7 WQ /28/ /01/2013 no limit in either phase 1 no monitoring requirement in either phase 1 NIEDERWALD (SWEETWATER) Chlorine 0.075/0.122/0.2 5 WQ /21/ /01/ cfu/100ml daily avg 2 ; 394 cfu/100ml daily max once per quarter RAILYARDS-PARKLAND UV 0.35 WQ /28/ /01/2010 n/a permit expired n/a permit expired RAILYARDS-VILLAGE HOMES Chlorine 0.075/ WQ /11/ /01/ cfu/100ml daily avg 2 ; 394 cfu/100ml daily max once per quarter GOFORTH Chlorine WQ /13/ /01/ cfu/100ml daily avg 2 ; 394 cfu/100ml daily max once per week SUNFIELD Chlorine 0.25/0.5/0.99 WQ /06/ /01/2014 no limit in either phase 1 no monitoring requirement in either phase 1 SHADOW CREEK (formerly CASTLETOP) Chlorine 0.162/0.486 WQ /22/ /01/2015 no limit in either phase 1 no monitoring requirement in either phase 1 8

9 Agricultural and Non-Domestic Animal Management Measures Management Measure Agricultural Management Measures WQMP Technician (New Position) Livestock Water Quality Management Plans Cropland Water Quality Management Plans Responsible Party SWCD --- SWCD 65 Non-Domestic Animal and Wildlife Management Measures Feral Hog Education (New Position) Feral Hog Control (Equipment) Year 1-3 Status Funded through FY certified 4 in progress SWCD AgriLife Extension --- Funded through FY AgriLife Extension --- $10,

10 Agricultural Water Quality Management Plans Region Subwatershed Animal Units Farms Conservation Plans Certified Plans Plans in Development Uhland Region Total Lockhart Region Total Luling Region Total Total Region Livestock WQMPs Cropland WQMPs Subwatershed Cropland Acres Farms Conservation Plans Certified Plans Plans in Development Uhland Region Total Lockhart Region Total Luling Region Total Total

11 Feral Hog Implementation Tracking Region Subwatershed Total Hogs Reduction Goals for Hogs Online Reporting of Hogs Removed Locations of 2010 Aerial Control Uhland UH UH UH Region Total Lockhart LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO Region Total Luling LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU LU Region Total Total

12 Outreach Activity: Broad-based and Urban Programs Outreach Activity Broad-Based Programs Texas Watershed Steward Training Sessions Responsible Party 1-3 Year Status thru 11/30/ AgriLife Extension Elementary School Water Quality Project GBRA, TST --- Over 1,000 kids/yr funded thru Plum Creek Watershed Protection Brochure GBRA/ AgriLife Extension --- 7,200 distributed of 12, Tributary and Watershed Roadway Signage AgriLife Extension 60 TXDOT denied Displays at Local Events AgriLife Extension/TSSWCB Watershed Billboards Urban Programs Pet Waste Programs NEMO Workshops Fats, Oils, and Grease Workshop Municipal Site Assessment Visits AgriLife Extension Cities/TCEQ/ AgriLife Extension GBRA/TCEQ/ AgriLife Extension Partnership decided against moving forward with this option Urban Sector Nutrient Education AgriLife Extension Sports and Athletic Field Education (SAFE) AgriLife Extension

13 Outreach Activity: Wastewater, Ag, Feral Hog, and Additional Educational Programs Outreach Activity Wastewater Programs Develop Online Training Modules Responsible Party 1-3 Year Status thru 11/30/ GBRA Septic System Workshops and Assistance Agricultural Programs Soil and Water Testing Campaigns AgriLife Extension/GBRA AgriLife Extension Agriculture Nutrient Management Education AgriLife Extension Crop Management Seminars AgriLife Extension Agricultural Waste Pesticide Collection Days TCEQ 1 1 Lone Star Healthy Streams Grazing Cattle Education Non-Domestic Animal and Wildlife Programs Lone Star Healthy Streams - Feral Hog Management Workshop Additional Programs No longer funded by TCEQ No longer funded by TCEQ AgriLife Extension AgriLife Extension Stream and Riparian Workshops AgriLife Extension Illegal Dumping Site Targeted Cleanup Community Stream Cleanup Events Rainwater Harvesting Education/ Demonstration GBRA AgriLife Extension

14 Onsite Wastewater Trainings Onsite Wastewater Trainings Date Participants Hours Contact Hours OSSF Practitioners 8/26/ OSSF Homeowners 8/29/ ATU Training San Marcos 5/27/ OSSF Practitioners 5/28/ OSSF Training San Marcos 6/23/ ATU Training Lockhart 6/24/ ATU System Train the Trainer Workshop 7/28/ Total 7 Events

15 Water Quality Assessment for Lockhart Station 15

16 Water quality monitoring results for E. coli at routine stations No. of Samples Median Flow- Dry E. coli Geometric Mean - Dry Range- Dry No. of Samples Median Flow- Wet E. coli Geometric Mean - Wet Range- Wet % Change btwn Dry and Wet * Site Plum Creek at Plum Creek Road Plum Creek at CR > Plum Creek at CR Clear Fork Plum Creek at Salt Flat Road West Fork Plum Creek at Biggs Road 24 dry w pools Elm Creek at CR Dry Creek at CR Brushy Creek at Rocky Road 15 < * Positive change indicates an increase in pollutant load with rainfall. Negative change indicates that rainfall is diluting the base flow pollutant concentration. Stations highlighted have a base flow geometric mean greater than the water quality standard of 126 organisms/100 ml under dry conditions. 16

17 Water quality monitoring results for phosphorus at routine stations No. of Samples Median Flow Total P Mean - Dry Range- Dry 17 No. of Samples Median Flow Total P Mean - Wet Range- Wet % Change btwn Dry and Wet * Site Plum Creek at Plum Creek Road Plum Creek at CR Plum Creek at CR Clear Fork Plum Creek at Salt Flat Road < < West Fork Plum Creek at Biggs Road 23 dry w pools Elm Creek at CR Dry Creek at CR Brushy Creek at Rocky Road 24 < < < * Positive change indicates an increase in pollutant load with rainfall. Negative change indicates that rainfall is diluting the base flow pollutant concentration. Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater than the screening concentration of 0.69 mg/l Total Phosphorus, under dry conditions.

18 Water quality monitoring results for nitrate nitrogen at routine stations No. of Samples Median Flow NO3-N Mean - Dry Range- Dry 18 No. of Samples Median Flow NO3-N Mean - Wet Range- Wet % Change btwn Dry and Wet * Site Plum Creek at Plum Creek Road Plum Creek at CR Plum Creek at CR < Clear Fork Plum Creek at Salt Flat Road < < West Fork Plum Creek at Biggs Road 22 dry w pools 0.3 < < Elm Creek at CR < < Dry Creek at CR < < Brushy Creek at Rocky Road 24 < < < * Positive change indicates an increase in pollutant load with rainfall. Negative change indicates that rainfall is diluting the base flow pollutant concentration. Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater than the screening concentration of 1.95 mg/l Nitrate Nitrogen, under dry conditions.

19 Water quality monitoring results for ammonia-nitrogen at routine stations 19

20 Water quality monitoring results at the wastewater treatment facilities Site Effluent Requirements E.coli/TotP/NH 3-N No. of Sampl es Medi an Flow E. coli Geomet ric Mean Range Total P Mean, mg/l Range NO3- N Mean, mg/l Range NH3-N Mean, mg/l Range Kyle and AquaTX 126/NA/ < Buda and GBRA NA/1.2/ < Shadow Creek and <1- GBRA NA/1/ < < Sunfield and GBRA NA/1/ <1 < <0.2 <0.2 Lockhart #1 and GBRA 126/NA/ GBRA Lockhart #2 126/NA/ Luling NA/NA/ <1 < < < < <

21 Water quality monitoring results three spring sites Site No. of Sampl es - Dry Medi an Flow - Dry E. coli Geome an - Dry Boggy Springs Lockhart Springs Clear Fork Springs E. coli Rang e- Dry No. of Sampl es - Wet Medi an Flow - Wet E. coli Geome an - Wet Stations highlighted have a base flow geometric mean concentration greater than the water quality standard of 126 organisms/100 ml under dry conditions. E. coli Rang e- Wet Tot P Mea n - Dry < <0.0 5 Tot P Rang e - Dry <0.0 5 < <0.0 5 Tot P Me an - Wet Tot P Rang e- Wet < Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater than the screening level of 0.69 mg/l under dry conditions. NO 3-N Me an - Dry NO3- N Rang e- Dry NO 3-N Me an - Wet NO3- N Rang e- Wet Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater than the screening level of 1.95 mg/l under dry conditions. NH3 -N Me an - Dry NH3- N Rang e- Dry < < < NH3 -N Me an - Wet NH3- N Rang e- Wet < < < Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater than the screening level of 0.33 mg/l under dry conditions. 21

22 Routine and targeted monitoring Data categorized by dry and wet weather samples Site No. of Samples - Dry Median Flow - Dry E. coli Geomean - Dry E. coli Range- Dry No. of Samples - Wet Median Flow - Wet E. coli Geomean - Wet Andrews Branch at CR Brushy Creek at FM NA E. coli Range- Wet 41- Tot P Mean - Dry Brushy Creek at SH Bunton Branch at Dacy Lane (CR205) Bunton Branch at Heidenreich Lane (CR152) 1 dry 140 NA Clear Fork Plum Creek at Old Luling Road Tot P Range- Dry Tot P Mean - Wet NA (CR213) Clear Fork Plum Creek at CR dry Clear Fork Plum Creek 160- at PR Copperas Creek at Tenney Creek Rd 10- < NA 0.09 < < Tot P Range- Wet NO3-N Mean - Dry NO3-N Range- Dry NO3-N Mean - Wet <0.05 < < < < NA 0.08 < < < < < Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater than the screening level of (CR141) NA NA Cowpen Creek at Schuelke Rd (CR222) 0 dry NA NA 3 < NA NA dry NA Dry Creek at FM Elm Creek at SH 21 0 dry NA NA 2 < NA NA dry NA 0.71 Hines Branch at Tenney Creek Rd (CR141) NA NA < Plum Creek at Biggs Rd (CR131) Plum Creek at CR Plum Creek at CR Plum Creek at FM Stations highlighted have a base flow Stations highlighted have a base geometric mean concentration greater 16 flow mean concentration greater than the water quality standard of 126 than the screening level of 0.69 NO3-N Range- Wet Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater than the screening level of 1.95 NH3-N Mean - Dry NH3-N Range- Dry NH3-N Mean - Wet < NA 0.25 < NA 0.11 NH3-N Range- Wet < < < < < NA 0.23 < dry NA < NA NA < < < < NA < < < <

23 Routine and targeted monitoring Data categorized by dry and wet weather samples No. of Samples - Dry Median Flow - Dry E. coli Geomean - Dry Site Plum Creek at Heidenreich Lane (CR152) E. coli Range- Dry No. of Samples - Wet Median Flow - Wet E. coli Geomean - Wet Plum Creek at Lehman Rd Plum Creek at Youngs Lane (CR197) Plum Creek downstrm of NRCS Plum Creek upstrm of Hwy Porter Creek at Dairy Rd (CR151) 5 dry Porter Creek Trib at Quail Cove Rd 0 dry NA NA Richmond Branch at Dacy Lane (CR205) Salt Branch at CR E. coli Range- Wet 16 Tot P Mean - Dry > > Tot P Range- Dry Tot P Mean - Wet < < NA NA > < Salt Branch at FM < Tenney Creek at Tenney Creek Rd (CR141) 0 dry NA NA NA NA 0.44 Town Creek at E. Market St Town Creek W of Lockhart (Stueve Lane) 0 dry NA NA West Fork Plum Creek at FM671 0 dry NA NA Stations highlighted have a base flow geometric mean concentration greater than the water quality standard of 126 organisms/100 ml under dry conditions < >24200 NA NA 0.6 Tot P Range- Wet NO3- N Mean - Dry < NO3-N Range- Dry NO3- N Mean - Wet NO3-N Range- Wet NH3- N Mean - Dry < < < NA NA < < NA NA NA NA 0.96 < < < NH3-N Range- Dry NH3- N Mean - Wet < < < NA NA < NA NA < < NA NA 0.21 NH3-N Range- Wet NA NA 0.11 < NA NA 0.25 < NA NA 0.16 < Stations highlighted have a base Stations highlighted have a base Stations highlighted have a base flow mean concentration greater flow mean concentration greater flow mean concentration greater than the screening level of 0.69 than the screening level of 1.95 than the screening level of 0.33 mg/l under dry conditions. mg/l under dry conditions. mg/l under dry conditions. < < < < < < < < < <

24 Stream Biological Assessments at two sites on Plum Creek Plum Creek at Plum Creek Road near Uhland Plum Creek at CR 202 downstream of Lockhart Nekton Benthics Nekton Benthics Nekton Benthics Nekton Benthics Nekton Benthics 33 (Limited) 24 (Intermed) Stream Biological Assessments - IBI Score (Classification) 20 (Limited) 17 (Limited) 42 (High) 42 (High) 29 (High) flooding flooding 22 (Intermed) 40 (Limited) 25 (Intermed) 41 (High) 35 (Intermed) 24 (Intermed) 24 (Intermed) Removed from Monitoring Schedule 43 (High) 26 (Intermed) Classification Nekton Benthic Exceptional >49 >36 High Intermediate Limited <35 <

25 Rainfall Data from the National Weather Station at Austin Bergstrom Airport Rainfall, inches Monthly rainfall, actual monthly rainfall average 0 J A J O J A J O J A J O J A J O 25

26 Nitrate Nitrogen Isotope Study Proposal to TSSWCB Plum Creek is listed as concern for elevated concentrations of nitrate-nitrogen Sources are numerous, effluent dominated stream also fed by springs that come from the Leona Aquifer, known for high nitrates Study will look at isotopic signatures of nitrogen and oxygen in the nitrates. The ratios are useful for determining sources of nitrates in groundwater and surface water

27 Relationship of Nitrogen an Oxygen Isotopes and the Nitrogen Cycle 27

28 Document Functions as Progress report on efforts to implement WPP between Feb 2008 and Nov 2011 (~50%) Update to goals and strategies in WPP and supporting documentation (i.e., adaptive management) (~30%) Analysis of water quality data, criteria and measures of success (~20%) 18

29 Concept Originally not detailed in WPP TSSWCB 319 grant established intent for a biennial report but delayed 1 st from Feb 2010 to Feb 2012 This will continue on as an update report every 2 years. 20

30 Next Steps for WPP Update The document was updated with changes and additional information. On February 7, the update was provided to stakeholders to start the 21-day comment period ending Feb. 28 th, Comments will be discussed at the February 9 th quarterly partnership Meeting for approval. Publish, print, and distribute update beginning in March 30

31 Update on 4b Status for the Plum Creek Watershed Aaron Wendt Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Service 31

32 Update on New Implementation Project and Watershed Coordinator Position Debbie Magin Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority And Frank Hamilton PCWP Steering Committee 32

33 New Watershed Coordinator Position The Request for Qualifications was sent out starting December 5 th, 2011 Qualifications were due by December 20, 2011 to GBRA Received 12 outstanding responses to the RFQ Responses were sent to the Selection Committee for review and ranking 33

34 New Watershed Coordinator Position The Selection Committee was determined from responses to nominations and interest The committee included: Judge Tom Bonn, Caldwell County Johnie Halliburton, PCCD Lee Weatherford, Lockhart Frank Hamilton, PCWP Debbie Magin, GBRA Nikki Dictson, Extension 34

35 Selection Process Selection Committee reviewed and ranked the responses and sent results to Debbie by January 5 th 2012 Committee met on January 10 th and selected the top 4 candidates to interview on January 27, 2012 Developed the interview questions and ranking sheet Decided to ask the candidates to develop a 5-10 minute presentation on why they are most qualified for the position 35

36 Interview Questions and Ranking Describe experience with grants writing, administration, etc. Describe your experience facilitating small groups, large groups, and one-on-one meetings and how you handled controversy. Give examples of your experience with written communications and brochures for outreach resources. Describe the organizational skills and tools that you would use to stay on top of the duties of the position. What is your personal goal for the Plum Creek Partnership? 36

37 Watershed Coordinator Position At the end of the interviews the Selection Committee met and decided on the top candidate After checking references the position was offered to the top candidate on Jan 31 st, 2012 Nick Dornak from Wyoming accepted the position and will be starting on March 1,

38 Texas Stream Team Update Jennifer Buratti, Texas State University Texas Stream Team 38

39 Texas Stream Team PLUM CREEK UPDATE Contact us: Texas Stream Team Riverside Apts, Unit C4 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX Prepared in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and U.S. EPA. The preparation of this presentation was financed through grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Phone: Toll free: u 39

40 WHO WE ARE A joint partnership with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, U.S. EPA Region VI, Texas State University-San Marcos, and numerous partners. Plum Creek Elementary 4 th grade students, testing water samples, January 27, 2012 Support a network of volunteer water quality monitors 40

41 PLUM CREEK MONITORING LOCATIONS

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43 PROGRAM TOOLS Volunteer Monitoring Group Oriented Data Viewer Online Modules Education & Outreach Sedimentation Paperless Newsletter Marketing 43

44 LINKS TO TOOLS Data viewer Online modules rs/quality-control-self-assessment.html Sedimentation curriculum ors/curriculum.html 44

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49 PARAMETERS AND DATA 11 parameters on data viewer, 18 core parameter, NPS Suite (4 additional) Air temp Water temp Flow ph Nitrates-N (new not measuring in Plum Creek yet) Dissolved Oxygen Conductivity Days Since Last Rain Event Rainfall Secchi disk transparency E. coli Handout of Data Summary

50 Refresher test Tracking System Completion Certificates 50

51 Thank you Presented by: Jennifer Mandel Buratti

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53 Implementation of Agricultural Best Management Practices BJ Westmoreland Caldwell-Travis Soil and Water Conservation District 53

54 Technical and Financial Assistance for Ranchers and Farmers in the Plum Creek Watershed Plum Creek Watershed Partnership Meeting 2/9/2012

55 To Date: 8 WQMPs certified Update 3 WQMPs in the process of being certified Additional Acres 55.9 Acres of grass planting planned 2 additional water wells, associated pipelines and troughs Additional cross-fencing All at different stages of implementation 1088 acres under plan 110 acres of grass planted 6,529 feet of fence constructed

56 Update Lack of adequate rainfall has inhibited the ability of producers to implement conservation practices

57 Update

58 Moving Forward Continue WQMP development for enrolled producers Assist producers with conservation requests and concerns Assist producers with the implementation of conservation practices

59 Moving Forward (continued) Further public knowledge of the program through additional press releases Plan a potential field day at a WQMP/EQIP participants property

60 Thanks Questions? Contact Information: B.J. Westmoreland District Technician Caldwell-Travis SWCD 1403-D Blackjack St. Lockhart, TX Ext. 3 bradford.westmoreland@tx.nacdnet.net

61 Update on Plum Creek Feral Hog Education Program Jared Timmons Texas AgriLife Extension Service Wildlife & Fisheries Science 61

62 Education Program for Feral Hog Management in the Plum Creek Watershed Jared Timmons Extension Assistant Texas AgriLife Extension Service Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences February 9, 2012

63 Presentations/Meetings 11/10 International Farm and Ranch Show in San Antonio 1/25 Harwood Beef Cattle Program

64 Feral Hog Management Workshop Feb. 14 at Luling Civic Center 5 CEUs offered (2 IPM, 2 General, 1 Laws & Regs)

65 Media News Releases: 12/22 New AgriLife Extension publication helps keep the hogs out 1/18 Feral Hog Management Workshop scheduled Feb. 14 in Luling Wild Wonderings blogs: 11/14 Excluding Feral Hogs from Wildlife Feeding Stations 1/18 Feral Hog Management Workshop Feb. 14 in Luling

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67 Landowners Four site visits Three new landowner accounts Nine public reports 4 in Plum Creek Watershed Removing 43 feral hogs 14 landowner reports 14 in Plum Creek Watershed Removing 63 feral hogs

68 Available resources Publication links Site visits for landowners Presentations for groups

69 Project Funding Provided through a Clean Water Act 319(h) nonpoint source grant from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

70 Questions? Jared Timmons Extension Assistant (254)

71 Next Steps Nikki Dictson Texas AgriLife Extension Service 71

72 PCWP Steering Committee Meeting Thursday, May 3, :30 to 9:00 pm Lockhart State Park, Lockhart 72

73 Feral Hog Workshop Tuesday, February 14, :00 to 3:45 pm Luling Civic Center Pre-registration required 73

74 Kyle s Plum Creek Watershed Cleanup Event Saturday, February 25, 2012 Starting at 8:30 am Lake Kyle at 700 Lehman Road 74

75 Caldwell County Oil and Gas Air Permitting Workshop Zedler Mill Pavilion Luling February 21, :30 5 PM 75

76 Plum Creek WPP Update Public Comment Period will end February 28, 2012 Please send me all of your comments/edits to incorporate into the document 76

77 Thanks! Nikki Dictson 2474 TAMU, College Station, Texas