New grant implements trees in watershed protection plans

  • AN LCRA CREW does the dirt work on Monday, Sept. 8, at the site of Caldwell’s new substation. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
    AN LCRA CREW does the dirt work on Monday, Sept. 8, at the site of Caldwell’s new substation. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
  • LCRA CREW MEMBERS continue dirt work at what will be the new City of Caldwell substation site on Galilee Street. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders
    LCRA CREW MEMBERS continue dirt work at what will be the new City of Caldwell substation site on Galilee Street. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

    Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant, which helps communities enhance their active watershed protection plans. The grant will support up to 15 recipients over a five-year period to implement the tree and forestry components of watershed protection plans previously approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality …