Canadian River Soil Water Conservation District

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

TWDB’s Water Weekly: The latest drought map for conditions as of June 2 shows drought contraction of seven or more percentage points for the second consecutive week. This week’s drought contraction was driven by improvements in South and West Texas and has reduced the total drought area in the state to its smallest extent in 2026. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly

06/02/2026

Applications are now open for Texas A&M Forest Service wildfire mitigation grants.

These grant opportunities help private landowners and municipalities reduce wildfire risk through fuel reduction practices and prescribed burning.

Eligible applicants may receive financial assistance for projects that:

🌿Reduce hazardous vegetation
🔥Create defensible space around homes and infrastructure
🌲Support prescribed fire as a land management tool

Mechanical Fuel Reduction grants are available in eligible Central Texas counties and multiple prescribed fire grant opportunities are available across the state.

06/02/2026

We all have a growing concern about the declining Ogalala water levels. Here is a good resource for water levels in Potter county.

All data are provisional and subject to revision. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing these data. For additional information, including water level and water quality data, search the TWDB Groun...

05/28/2026

One simple way to support tree health is proper mulching. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture, reduce competition from grass and protect trees from damage caused by lawn equipment.

Over time, mulch also breaks down and improves soil conditions around the tree.

Proper care now can help trees stay healthier through the hotter months ahead.

Learn more about mulching: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/mulching/

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Conservation Teacher of the Year, Brittany Kuykendall!🎉 Brittany, an Agricultural Science teacher at Woodson ISD, has made conservation education a driving force in both her classroom and community. With 15 years of teaching experience, she equips students with a deep understanding of land, water, and wildlife stewardship through hands-on learning and real-world application.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Over the past 24 hours, Texas has seen some much-needed rain, especially in South Texas, where some areas received 6–8 inches (shown in pink). Check out the latest updates: https://www.texmesonet.org/

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Hot off the Press and Loaded with Information! Pull up a chair and stay a while as we ruminate on resiliency.

As drought conditions continue across much of Texas, the conversation focus has begun to change. Resilient rangelands are built over time with careful management, timely decisions, and a long-term perspective.

Read the full post here:
https://agrilife.org/westtexasrangelands/adaptabilityiskey/

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