Welcome

Workshop Information

Learn how soil on your property can soak up more rainwater and reduce runoff, lower outdoor watering needs, and filter pollutants to improve water quality in your local waterway. Soil health applies to much more than growing food and rural land use. Healthy, living soils improve water storage and water quality, reduce disease and pest problems, are resilient to drought, temperature extremes, fire and flood, and much more. It's time to recognize the role of healthy soil in our communities. 

Local practitioners from parks departments, ISDs, counties, drainage districts, hospital campuses, MUDs, and municipalities will benefit from attending. Homeowners, urban gardeners, farmers, and small landowners are also welcome.

Topics Covered

•    Principals of soil health
•    Improved soil conditions to promote water infiltration and retention
•    Managing water on-site with green stormwater infrastructure
•    Strategies to incorporate best practices into your operations
•    Undeveloped lands as productive ecosystems

Important Notes

• There is no cost to attend but seating is limited, registration is required.
• Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Lunch will be provided by Harris County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).

For more detailed information, view the Dig Deeper Workshop Flyer.

Funding Acknowledgement

Prepared in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.