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The Texas Clean Rivers Program's
(CRP) goal is to maintain and improve the quality of water resources within each river basin in Texas through an ongoing
partnership involving the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, other agencies, river authorities, regional entities, local governments, industry and citizens.
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 NRA's informational brochure
The Nueces River Authority is engaged in projects to preserve, protect, and develop surface water resources in the Nueces River Basin and two adjacent coastal basins. These include flood control, irrigation, navigation, water supply, wastewater treatment, water quality control, public education and water oriented parks and recreation.
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Nueces River Authority's Jurisdictional Boundaries
The Nueces River Basin comprises much of what is known as South Texas. Encompassing an area of more than 17,000 square miles, it extends from Rocksprings on the Edwards Plateau southward across the Brush Country to Nueces Bay at Corpus Christi. The Nueces Basin is approximately 235 miles long and 115 miles wide. It includes all or parts of 23 counties. Geographically the Nueces Basin can be divided into three segments; Upper, Middle and Lower.
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Outreach Projects:
| Wetlands on Wheels
The Aquatic Education Program at the Center for Coastal Studies at TAMUCC is designed to teach the importance of our riparian corridors, fresh water inflow and the health of our bays and estuaries. The portable Wetlands on Wheels trailer has been used at a variety of events, such as Bayfest, the Hummingbird Festival and the Sea Fair, and area schools. Mini lectures are given on environmental issues and the importance of these waterways for humans and animals alike.
NRA personnel helps with these presentations, allowing for more events to be attended.
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| The UP2U Campaign
The UP2U Program is a river litter prevention campaign. Approximately 30,000 litter bags and 100 posters are distributed to the public. Along with education support, the materials are used to help educate and cultivate the imporatance of personal responsibility for keeping rivers clean.Read More... |
NRA programs include:
 Texas Clean Rivers Program Water Quality Monitoring
Steering Committee Members
Steering Committee Presentation
Basin Summary Documents
Water Quality Data
Senate Bill 1 Regional Water Planning Program
 Texas Parks and Wildlife Taskforce Report on Motor Vehicles in Streambeds
 NRA testimony to the State Recreational Resources Subcommittee
Texas Riverbed Vehicle Prohibition Starts in January
Texas Coast Gets $1.1 Million in Wetlands Grants
Motor Vehicle Recreation Websites
Motor Vehicle Recreation Websites
Rules Governing activities in riverbeds - If a River Runs Through It - by TPWD
Public Education
 Some Photographs of NRA Outreach and Education Activities
Menu of River Education Activities
Interactive multimedia for 3rd graders - Do you know how to keep our water clean?
Texas Stream Team
Links to Additional Education Resources
Public Opinion Poll
EPA's Watershed Academy
Describes the meaning of water quality parameters and their role in river ecology.
Photos of River Life on the Nueces
 Global Environmental Network for Students
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