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The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) and the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) work together to foster and communicate research and educational outreach programs focused on water and natural resources science and management issues in Texas and beyond.

Water demand in Texas is projected to increase by 22 percent between 2010 and 2060. As a result, protecting water resources and utilizing water-conservation practices will be essential to sustain the state’s water supply-and-demand balance.

The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association (GCOOS-RA) is a 501(c)3 organization responsible for developing a network of business leaders, marine scientists, resource managers, governmental and non-governmental organizations and other stakeholder groups that combine their data to provide timely information about our oceans — similar to the information gathered by the National Weather Service to develop weather forecasts.

At the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, our work improves the conservation and management of natural resources through interdisciplinary and applied research.

The Galveston Bay Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system, and its tributaries, for present users and for posterity.

Water Conservation is a mission and responsibility shared by many in the State of Texas. It is an interest and commitment shared between planners, managers, consumers, landowners, businesses and the citizens of Texas.

The City of San Antonio's watershed protection and preservation program, which was initiated in 2000, will continue through 2020.

Texas SmartScape™ utilizes xeriscape principles, but goes beyond the basics by providing design, care, and plant search tools that are Smart for North Central Texas.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is part of the Texas A&M University System. Our mission is to improve the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high quality, relevant education.

Founded in 1994 by the late Roger Dixon, the 501(c)(3) Foundation promotes healthy watersheds through good landscape management. We support this mission through: Demonstrating sustainable land management practices at our four working ranches in North Texas and West Texas Funding an annual grant program that promotes our mission throughout key ecosystems in Texas Promoting landowner education.

Over the course of 10 years, researchers, growers, and irrigation district personnel worked together to test strategies for maximizing water use in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (RGV).

Mission Statement: The Texas Alliance for Water Conservation (TAWC) mission is to conserve water for future generations by collaborating to identify those agricultural production practices and technologies that, when integrated across farms and landscapes, will reduce the depletion of ground water while maintaining or improving agricultural production and economic opportunities.

Mission to preserve, protect, and improve New Mexico’s surface water quality for present and future generations. In support of this mission, the Surface Water Quality Bureau is comprised of three sections–   The Monitoring, Assessment and Standards Section is responsible for the continual collection, integration, and assessment of water quality data for all lakes, streams, and rivers in the State of New Mexico in addition to the preparation of water quality standards, the 303(d)/305(b) Integrated Report, and TMDL documents.

Mission: Restore America’s Estuaries is dedicated to the protection and restoration of bays and estuaries as essential resources for our nation.

Leaders in Water Marketing:  Founded in 2001, WestWater Research is the leading economic consulting firm in pricing, valuation, and transaction advisory services for water rights and water resource development.