Water Quality Program

The Lee County Office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will host a Water Quality for Fisheries Management program on Friday, February 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm, in the Extension office, located at 310 S Grimes, Giddings. Doors will open at 5:45 pm.

Topics that will be discussed include: Water Quality Parameters for Fisheries Management, Clearing Muddy Ponds, Liming Acidic Ponds for Improved Productivity, and Water Quality Lab Testing.

Private Applicator pesticide license holders will receive 1 hour of General continuing education units.

Bring your own water sample to have it tested for alkalinity, with an option to get a full water chemistry analysis from the Aquatic Diagnostic Lab. Check the Lee County Extension website for instructions to collect a proper water sample.

RSVP by Wednesday, February 15, at 3 pm. The program is limited to the first 20 who RSVP.

Geri L. Kline is the County Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, in Lee County. She can be reached at (979)542-2753 or visit the Lee County office at 310 S. Grimes Street in Giddings.