Environmental Resources
Water Quality
The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) was awarded funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to develop a water quality education and outreach program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and 2025.
Water quality initiatives are critical to Southeast Texas, where clean water supports public health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Access to clean water is essential for safe consumption and recreation, and it plays a key role in several major industries in the region.
Manufacturing facilities rely on large volumes of water for production, while the agricultural sector depends on water for irrigation and livestock. In addition, the tourism industry benefits from the region’s natural water resources, and the marshes of Southeast Texas provide vital breeding grounds for aquatic species in the Gulf of Mexico.
Given the region’s diverse use of water, public education is essential. The Water Quality Education and Outreach Program aims to increase community awareness of how individual and collective actions impact water quality. By promoting responsible water management practices and encouraging pollution prevention, the program helps protect this vital resource for current and future generations.