Upper Llanos Soil & Water Conservation District #225

05/06/2026

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05/03/2026

As Texas Soil & Water Stewardship Week comes to a close, we’re reminded of an important truth: Soil is where it all begins. 🌱 Healthy soil supports our native habitats, sustains agriculture, protects water resources, and strengthens the landscapes we depend on every day. When we invest in soil conservation, we’re investing in a healthier, more resilient Texas for generations to come. Thank you for joining us in celebrating !

05/02/2026

Texas Soil & Water Stewardship Week we are proud to have the support of dedicated partners who share a commitment to protecting our natural resources. Together, conservation districts, agencies, organizations, and community partners work to promote stewardship practices that keep Texas soils healthy and productive. Thank you to the partners who help make this important celebration of conservation possible.

05/01/2026

Healthy soil helps the land adapt to changing conditions. 🌧️ By improving water infiltration, strengthening plant growth, and supporting soil structure, well-managed soil helps reduce the impacts of drought, flooding, and other extreme weather events. Stewardship practices that protect soil today help build more resilient landscapes for the future.

04/30/2026

Soil is a living system that keeps our ecosystems thriving. 🌱 Through natural biological processes, it cycles essential nutrients that plants need to grow while storing carbon that supports long-term soil health and productivity. These vital functions help maintain balanced ecosystems and sustain agriculture across Texas. Simply put, healthy soil biology is the foundation of productive, resilient landscapes.

04/29/2026

Healthy soil plays a critical role in protecting our water resources. 💧Soil absorbs rainfall and irrigation, reducing runoff and erosion while helping filter pollutants before they reach streams, rivers, and lakes. It also helps recharge aquifers that supply water for communities, agriculture, and wildlife. Good soil stewardship helps ensure clean and reliable water for Texans today and in the future.

04/28/2026

Soil does more than sit beneath our feet; it powers Texas agriculture! 🌱 By anchoring roots and supplying nutrients, healthy soil helps produce the food and fiber that sustain everything we grow and help feed and clothe millions across the country.

In fact, U.S. farmers and ranchers produce enough to feed more than 330 million Americans and hundreds of millions worldwide, all starting with healthy soil.

04/27/2026

From the deserts of West Texas to the forests of East Texas, from rolling rangelands to productive croplands, every region relies on the soil beneath it. Each soil type plays an important role in supporting agriculture, wildlife, and natural ecosystems. Because no matter the landscape, soil is where it all begins.

04/26/2026

It's Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and this year’s theme, "Soil. Where it all Begins," reminds us that healthy soil supports everything Texans depend on by performing essential functions like producing food and fiber, managing and protecting water, cycle and store nutrients, and build resilience every day. Join us in celebrating and promoting the soil that sustains us!

04/23/2026

To Do List: Fill in your flowerbed this weekend👩‍🌾

Come and see your soil and water conservation board tomorrow (Friday) at 10AM at the First Methodist parking lot to buy flowers, grasses, and shrubs!

Pictured are: Cenizo, Blue Plumbago and Fall Aster just about to bloom!

04/14/2026

5lb bags of seed restocked!
Each bag covers 1 acre and are $60
For large coverage needs, we can always make an order for you. Just email [email protected] with your specifications.

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04/14/2026

Last chance!!
Get your spring sale pre-orders to me this week!

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902 College St

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