They publish a newsletter, GreenBeat, that publicizes success stories of youth involved in environmental activities. TEC is developing an interactive CD-ROM about Barton Springs, which will include digitized video interviews with water experts, historical photographs, and water quality information. We should supplement water resources education by telling stories. Computers are a great way of doing this. The Texas Farm Bureau has created educational resources for K-12 teachers and students.
Topics cover sustainable agriculture and soil, water, and habitat conservation.
The Farm Bureau works with Tarleton State University to offer a Summer Agricultural Institute which provides teachers with a first-hand look at agricultural practices and natural resources issues. LCRA involves students in water quality monitoring through its Colorado River Watch Network. Water quality data is gathered by 500 students from 30 schools. The Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District and The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District are using an education program that instructs youth in water conservation. It is offered by the Subsidence District to 34 school districts.