Dip Into Texas Waters
This educational trunk will help the formal or informal educator and students of all ages learn about:
- water basics
- the role and function of water in Texas by exploring aquatic ecosystems, including the plants and animals associated with these habitats
- water conservation and stewardship
Using:
- activities designed to be used inside, outside and may include field investigations
- variety of fun, hands-on activities and resources
- background information for the teacher/leader
- field equipment
- posters, CDs and DVDs are also included
- may be used individually or to supplement existing programs and curriculum
The resource section of the handbook includes:
- Maps
- River and Aquifer Information
- children’s reading list
- instructions on how to build hydrogeology models and rain barrels.
Trunk Locations:
City | Contact | Phone |
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Abilene | John Lineweaver, Region XIV -Education Service Center | 325-675-8667 |
Athens | Kate Barkalow, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center | 903-670-2266 |
Austin | Robert Ramirez, TPWD Headquarters | 512-389-4528 |
College Station | Heather Prestridge, Tx Cooperative Wildlife Collection | 979-845-5783 |
Dickinson | Greg Akins, TPWD | 281-534-0123 |
El Paso | Lois Balin, TPWD | 915-774-9603 |
Fort Worth | Laura Veloz, Forth Worth Nature Center | 817-392-7413 |
Fredericksburg | Tara Humphreys, TPWD | 830-792-7509 |
Grand Prairie | Keira Quam, Education Specialist - North Texas | 972-263-0427 (office) 469-644-2705 (state cell) |
Lake Jackson | Sea Center Texas | 979-292-0100, x224 |
Pilot Point | Mindy Shumate, Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit | 940-686-2148 |
San Angelo | Jarrett Miller, TPWD | 325-947-2687 |
San Antonio | Judit Green, TPWD Jessica Alderson, TPWD |
210-688-6444 |
Tyler | Katie Raney, TPWD | 903-466-0535 |
Waco | Karen Watson, TPWD | 254-867-6458 |
Weslaco | Jose Uribe, TPWD | 956-565-3919 |
Wichita Falls | Joey Hendrix, TPWD | 940-528-2211 |