Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Dallas

Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Dallas

Purpose: 
The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center education activities are focused on urban needs in planning and implementing strategies for convenience, quality of life, economic attractiveness, and sustainable stewardship of natural resources.
Description: 
Center scientists and Extension specialists develop and commercialize resource-efficient turf and ornamental plants; develop and transfer science-based solutions to heat island effects and water needs within urban settings; and reconstruct incomplete or contaminated urban soils. The Center is expanding its capacities to include biological and agricultural engineering, natural resource management, urban wildlife management, and park and recreation sciences. The Urban Water Program at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas has several water conservation and water quality demonstrations and programs for use at schools, organizations, or other educational events. Demonstrations include the Stream Trailer, EnviroScapes, Rainfall Simulator, Irrigation Equipment, Dual Flush Toilet and a Rainwater Harvesting system. Programs include the Incredible Water Journey and Freddy the Fish. Demonstrations and programs are available by reservation at no cost.
Resource Level: 
Basic