Advancement of Senate Bill 503 - Coastal SWCD

Summary

The primary task is the development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) within the boundary of Jefferson County within the Taylor Bayou, Above Tidal, Alligator Bayou and Hillebrandt Bayou subwatersheds. This provided agriculture producers who seek assistance the opportunity to comply with state water quality laws through a voluntary, incentive-based approach.   Technical and financial assistance enabled producers to implement various best management practices that address erosion, sediment control, nutrient management and irrigation water management.  Best management practices include irrigation land leveling, nutrient management, pasture planting, brush management, prescribed grazing systems, wetland creation and wetland wildlife habitat management. 

Basics

Jefferson
N/A
Coastal Soil & Water Conservation District
$74,184

Classification

  • Other
Water Quality Improvement

Timeline

completed

Funding Sources

Source 1

03-051
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Primary
Federal
$37,092
07

Source 2

03-051
Coastal Soil & Water Conservation District
Secondary
State
$37,092
07

Contacts

Responsibility
General Land Office
Contact
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773
Responsibility
Coastal Soil & Water Conservation District
Contact
Mr. Ken McCain 8330 College St., Ste. B Beaumont, Texas 77707-2952 409.860.5081 409.866.3623 Email