EDUCATION

POSGCD Education Programs
Bill Tracking Report
The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD) publishes a Bill Tracking Report to help interested citizens keep up with the Texas Legislative Bills that affect Groundwater. If you would like to keep up with these Bills, here is the link:
Groundwater Rights for Real Estate
Watch the Event Here!
On June 21, 2022, Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) is hosted an event at the Caldwell Civic Center entiltled Groundwater Rights for Real Estate for Realtors, Brokers, Title Companies, and interested local landowners. The event featured Dr. Charles Porter, one of the foremost experts in Texas Water Rights, Bobby Bazan, POSGCD Water Specialist and Gary Westbrook, POSGCD General Manager. I twas a great event. Watch it here!
Gary Westbrook Water Management Slides
Water Ambassadors Program
The Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program provides high school youth an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and develop leadership skills related to the science, technology, engineering, and management of water in Texas.
POSGCD Water Ambassadors scholarship program – The program will provide a scholarship worth $1250 annually to students who meet the requirements. Also included in this action is reimbursable student expenses to participate in the program. This reimbursement will include annual participation fees, spring and fall retreats, conferences, and/or other water-related meetings and trainings not covered by the program. The POSGCD Water Ambassadors scholarship will be awarded annually to Milam and Burleson county students who are selected to participate.
Contact: David Smith | Phone: 979.862.1989 | E-mail: davidsmith@tamu.edu
- Water Ambassadors Program Information (11”x17” brochure)
- Water Ambassador Program Information (8.5”x11” one-pager)
- TCEQ – Texas Environmental Excellence Award Video
- 4-H Water Ambassadors Website
4H2O Thank You Notes From Students
Ask Me Anything
“Ask Me Anything” is an open session with a member of our Staff, Board Member or other water-related specialists that’s meant to be a casual and easy way to share or ask questions openly. Questions can be as simple as how to use our website, how to apply for a Rainwater Harvesting grant, or something more specific about your well or where your water comes from – we’re here for it! Like us on Facebook or join our email list for schedule and more information.
Next Session: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 – Doug Box – Answer your questions about the website, Aquifer Conservancy Program (ACP), the District Summit, and all things outreach and education.
New Conservation and Education Apps
POSGCD is announcing the addition of Water Conservation and Water Education apps for you to enjoy on your smartphones. Working in conjunction with Groundwater Guardian and the Groundwater Foundation, we are able to bring you Water1der and 30 by 30 apps for Free.
By using the Free 30 by 30 app you can reduce your water usage for 30 days by 30 gallons. Available on Apple App Store and on Google Play.
The Water1der app is a Free Groundwater Trivia game app that will help you increase your Water Awareness. Available on Apple App Store.
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4th Grade – Wise Water Use Program:
- Post Oak Savannah GCD sponsors the Tinker Wise Water Use Program by donating the Wise Water Use Kit to any 4th grade class within the District. Resource Action will send your school a notice. Reply back with the number of 4th grade students you have, and the packets will be mailed to your school. If you have any questions, contact the District office for assistance.
Water Education Report
4th or 5thGrade – Water Education Presentation:
- Contact the District to set up a time for us to come to your school
- Water Education Program will cover TEKS for groundwater and surface water
- Satisfies TEKS requirement
Thank you letter from a teacher
7th Grade – Water Education Presentation:
- Contact the District to set up a time for us to come to your school
- Water Education Program will cover TEKS for groundwater and surface water
- Satisfies TEKS requirement (7.8) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to (C) model the effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed.
Community Presentations:
- The District provides community services and educational presentations to the citizens of the District concerning groundwater and conservation
- Contact the office if you would like to learn more and schedule a presentation
- Annual Milam & Burleson Counties Groundwater Summit
- Groundwater Conservation Courses
- Printed Publications
- POSGCD Grant Program
- TWDB Agriculture Conservation Grant Program
- Caldwell Rotary Club Presentation 2.12.19
- Cameron Rotary Club Presentation 2.13.19
- Milam County Commissioners Court Presentation
- Master Naturalists Programs
Monthly Education Reports:
Education Report Nov For Oct 2022
Education Report Oct For Sept 2022
Education Report Sept For Aug 2022
Education Report Aug For June & July 2022
Education Report June For May 2022
Education Report May for April 2022
Education Report March for Feb 2022
Education Report Feb for Jan 2022
Education Report Jan 2022 for Dec 2021
Nov for Oct 2021 Education Report
Oct For Sept 2021 Education Report
Sept For Aug 2021 Education Report
August For July 2021 Education Report
July For June 2021 Education Report
June 2021 Education Report May 2021
May 2021 Education Report
April 2021 Education Report
February 2021 Education Report
January 2021 Education Report
November 2020 Education Report
August 2020 Education Report
June 2020 Education Report
May 2020 Education Report
February 2020 Education Committee Report
January 2020 Education Report
General Resources:
- An introductory guide to groundwater terms
- Water Conservation Tips here and here
- Water Facts
- For more information on general educational tools, please visit the Texas Water Development Board educational page.
Water Utility Workshop:
Sponsorships:
During years when District revenues are sufficient, the District will consider sponsoring the attendance of students and/or teachers at summer camps/seminars that place emphasis on the conservation of groundwater, rainwater harvesting, brush control, groundwater recharge enhancement, conjunctive use, precipitation enhancement of water resources, or a combination of such groundwater management programs. Grant Packets will be on the website when available.