TEXAS

TAWS is a non profit organization whose members are Sponsors of PL-534, Pilot, or PL-566 watershed projects (NRCS) within the state of Texas. The Sponsors consist of local units of government such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts, counties, cities, water control and improvement districts, watershed authorities, and other special purpose districts. Others who have an interest in the Small Watershed Program may be non-voting associate members... Since its creation in 1995, TAWS has been effective in influencing the future of the Small Watershed Protection Program in Texas, has worked with the TCEQ in the development of the current dam safety rules, was instrumental in the initial approval and funding of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board's Flood Control Program, and works closely with the National Watershed Coalition on Watershed issues at the national level.

Also known as: Texas Association

Primary location: Georgetown United States