Browsing by Author "Persyn, Russell A."

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    • Food service establishment wastewater characterization and management practice evaluation 
      Garza, Octavio Armando (Texas A&M University, 2006-04-12)
      Food service establishments that use onsite wastewater treatment systems are experiencing hydraulic and organic overloading of pretreatment systems and/or drain fields. Design guidelines for these systems are typically ...
    • Groundwater Conservation Districts: Success Stories 
      Porter, Dana; Persyn, Russell A.; Enciso, Juan (1999-09-06)
      Demand for water is increasing, so our aquifers must be conserved and protected. The Groundwater Conservation Districts in Texas are carrying out a number of successful programs in the areas of education and public awareness, ...
    • Harvesting Rainwater for Wildlife 
      Cathey, James; Persyn, Russell A.; Porter, Dana; Dozier, Monty; Mecke, Michael; Kniffen, Billy (2008-08-11)
      Landowners can attract wildlife to their properties by installing rainwater catchment devices. This publication explains wildlife water sources, management considerations, rainfall catchment areas and wildlife tax valuation. ...
    • Priority Groundwater Management Areas: Overview and Frequently Asked Questions 
      Silvy, Valeen; Lesikar, Bruce J.; Persyn, Russell A. (2008-11-07)
      Water shortages and water quality problems in Texas are prompting the state to address the security of its water supplies. One approach being taken is to create priority groundwater management areas (PGMAs) in critical ...
    • Rainwater Harvesting 
      Porter, Dana; Persyn, Russell A.; Silvy, Valeen (2008-05-30)
      Homeowners and landowners can build simple or complex systems to capture, store and use rainwater to water their landscape plants.
    • The Watershed Management Approach 
      Persyn, Russell A.; Griffin, Molly; Williams, Amy T.; Wolfe, Clint (2008-08-11)
      Watershed management is a coordinated environmental management framework that focuses on highest priority problems. This publication explains the data collection and data assessment that is part of such a system, and ...