SOA Blog PostsFunding Aquifer ConservationThe NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture whose primary mission is to…Nov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2017
SOA Blog PostsTeaching the Young:The Wonders of PlayasIn mid-September, I had the opportunity to travel to Whiteface, Texas, located about an hour from Lubbock to share with 120 fifth grade…Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
SOA Blog PostsThe Pros of PumpkinsWhen the Spanish conquistador Coronado made his way through the Llano Estacado in the 16th century, rumor has it that he came upon Native…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
SOA Blog PostsHPWD; Conserving the Aquifer Since 1951For the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD),raising awareness about the High Plains regions aquifers is their number…Oct 10, 2017Oct 10, 2017
SOA Blog PostsRestoring the Grass of the PlainsFor agriculture producer Chris Grotegut taking steps to save the Ogallala Aquifer on his land is vital. In Deaf Smith County, Hereford…Oct 3, 2017Oct 3, 2017
SOA Blog PostsLandscaping with LessYard landscaping is a beautiful asset to any property, though it is rarely sustainable. Xeriscaping is a unique form of landscaping. Its…Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017
SOA Blog PostsThe Oldest WellWater is the difference between life and death; without it, civilizations cease to exist, and with water, they thrive. In Portales, New…Sep 19, 2017Sep 19, 2017
SOA Blog PostsSaving Water and Turning it into WineTexas is a state with the capability of growing a diverse amount and types of crops and the Ogallala Aquifer region is home to a great…Sep 12, 2017Sep 12, 2017
SOA Blog PostsThe Face Behind the BlogHow does a 19-year-old college student find herself spending her summer working for a water conservation non-profit? In this blog post, I…Sep 6, 2017Sep 6, 2017