Compile Existing Information. Subtask 2.1: Extension will hire a LONE STAR HEALTHY STREAMS Extension Assistant to assist with and coordinate a review of the literature of the state of current knowledge regarding the effects of grazing animals on bacterial levels of riparian areas and associated water bodies and BMPs designed to minimize these impacts. Further, the Extension Assistant will lead all future LONE STAR HEALTHY STREAMS Program efforts. The following actions have been completed during this reporting period:
Compile Existing Information. Subtask 2.1: TCE and TWRI will coordinate a review of literature of the state of current knowledge regarding environmental management of grazing lands. The following actions have been completed during this reporting period:
Compile Existing Information. Subtask 2.1: TCE will hire a LONE STAR HEALTHY STREAMS Extension Assistant to assist with and coordinate a review of the literature of the state of current knowledge regarding the effects of grazing animals on bacterial levels of riparian areas and associated water bodies and BMPs designed to minimize these impacts. Further, the Extension Assistant will lead all future LONE STAR HEALTHY STREAMS Program efforts. The following actions have been completed during this reporting period:
Compile Existing Information. Compile and map relevant data for SVGSP and provide review and updates as required. Incorporate analyzed data into the DMS. Identify candidates to be added to the well inventory. Deliverables: • Technical memorandum summarizing identified xxxxx and attribute data Task 2: Identify and Add Xxxxx to The Well Inventory Identify and add xxxxx to the inventory through data collected from aerial imagery and stakeholder outreach and engagement. Investigate well characteristics and incorporate the information into the DMS and update the existing hydrologic model. Deliverables: • Updated DMS and hydrologic model Task 3: Instrument Xxxxx and Conduct Initial Monitoring Evaluate a minimum of 10 identified xxxxx for the suitability of either being equipped with continuous pressure transducers or for manual monitoring. Purchase and make available two water level meters (sounders) for stakeholders interested in monitoring their own xxxxx. Incorporate the collected data into the DMS and hydrologic model. Deliverables: • Technical memorandum summarizing how information will be incorporated in and accessible through the DMS • Technical memorandum summarizing updates to the DMS and hydrologic model • Inventory of equipment and materials purchased
