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Gillespie Co. Soil & Water Conservation District (GC SWCD)
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M, W, Th, F; 8:30-12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30 pm. |
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Natural Resources Conservation Service |
M F; 8:00-12:00 and 1:00 - 4:30. |
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Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service, Gillespie Co. Extension Agent is Decky Spiller. |
Educational programs, publications, and staff well versed in agriculture and natural resources issues. Help with rangelands and wildlife management. Info on Gillespie County trappers, pesticide licenses, insect ID, plant ID, 4-H, FFA, youth stock shows, hay show, raising livestock, killing bees, growing peaches, pecans, grapes, etc. Soil test kits. Meeting room available for educational classes or meetings |
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Gillespie Prescribed Burn Association (GPBA) See also http://www.ranchmanagement.org/ |
Local members use prescribed fire to control unwanted brush. Water sprayers, drip torches, signs, 2-way radios, & weather kits for loan to members. Annual meeting in Jan., more training during the year. Has hosted prescribed burn schools. Annual dues: $35. |
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Farm Services Agency (USDA FSA) |
Administers cost-share, commodity, conservation reserve, and farm loan programs. |
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Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) |
Provides agribusiness marketing assistance, regulates sale, use, & disposal of pesticides. Regulates weighing and measuring devices for agribusiness commercial transactions. |
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Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) (http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/) |
Environmental regulatory agency. Implements federal and state laws, permits, and assessments relating to air quality, water resources, and waste management. Permits wells for public water supply. Call your regional TCEQ office before you conduct a prescribed burn. |
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Recycling
Center for Fredericksburg, TX |
Mon, Tues.,Wed, Fri from 7:30am - 5:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am - 12:00noon. Closed Sunday and Thursday. Takes sorted newspaper, cardboard, magazines, aluminum cans, plastic. |
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Texas AgriLife Research |
Conducts research, develops new technology, and provides information that supports agriculture & natural resources. |
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Texas Forest Service, |
Leadership and technical assistance for forests, trees, and related resources such as tree improvement, pest management, wildfires, prescribed burning, etc. |
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Texas Natural Resources Information System |
Part of Texas Water Development Board. Distribution center for US Geological Survey maps. Serves as clearinghouse for digital, spatial, & natural resource data. |
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Texas Parks & Wildlife |
Administers state fish and wildlife laws. Provides fisheries and wildlife management technical support. Staffs law enforcement, state parks, and wildlife management areas. Issues permits for grass carp. |
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Texas State
Soil & Water Conservation Board, |
Coordinates programs of the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, water quality, management, and conservation systems planning |
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Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab |
Responsible for information about animal diseases. Performs diagnostic testing services |
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Texas Water Development Board |
Statewide water planning and administration of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects. |
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USDA Rural Development |
USDA helps rural communities meet basic needs by: Building water and wastewater systems, Financing decent, affordable housing, Supporting electric power and rural businesses, including cooperatives, and Supporting community development with information and technical assistance. |
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U.S.
Geological Survey (http://www.usgs.gov/).
National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Office
(Liaison for: TX) |
For topographical and aerial maps that can be downloaded or ordered already printed. On the website, go to the maps, imagery and publications page. |
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Web Soil Survey, (http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/) |
Powered on the internet by NRCS, helps you access and use soil data for your local area, soil surveys are sorted by state and county |
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USDA Wildlife Services &
TX A&M Wildlife Damage
Management Service District Office at 409 Mill Run, Suite 1, Kerrville, TX 78028. Phone: 830-896-6535 |
A joint program of USDA & TX A&M University that provides assistance for managing nuisance wildlife & damage control. Help with trapping feral hogs. |
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