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January Water Quality Test on San Bernard
Posted on Jan 16th, 2020 Comments (0)
 
H-GAC Texas Stream Team volunteers Valroy Maudlin and Tim Logan, using a test kit, measure the physical and chemical parameters of San Bernard River at two locations. Valroy tests off his pier at CR 496, 1.6 miles upstream from the Churchill Bridge. Tim tests off his dock at Rio Vista, 4.5 miles downstream from the Churchill Bridge. Both tests are done within a day or so of each other.
 
The test reports the pH level, salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen and turbidity of the water. Two forms are shown for comparison as the data collected from the two locations can vary.
 
Seen on the River
Posted on Jan 14th, 2020 Comments (0)
 
Photo Linda Wright
Just as a large semi truck sped over the FM 521 bridge, the J&S workboat “11” carefully aimed the barge it was pushing through the narrow passage under the bridge.The barge was carrying a drag line excavator.
 
Meanwhile, two smaller push boats following the J&S boat, paused momentarily to allow a deckhand to leap from one boat to the other, almost not making it. These smaller vessels also have knees like the bigger towboats. Knees are the large plates mounted to the bow for pushing barges. In this case, they assisted by manhandling the long dredging discharge pipelines that followed behind the dredge.
 
 
FOR College Scholarships Available
Posted on Jan 8th, 2020 Comments (0)
 
 
Now is the time to start thinking about the Friends of the River San Bernard Watershed Scholarship opportunity. Graduating 2020 Seniors that are residing or have a primary residence in, or attending a high school with an attendance zone in the San Bernard Watershed can apply for one of the six $1,000 scholarships. Applicants must demonstrate a direct connection between their career path and the betterment of the environment.
 
 
>> Completed applications must be returned between Sat Feb 1st and Wed Apr 15th, 2020. <<
 
These scholarships are a way to invest in the future of the San Bernard River community. The Scholarship Program is funded by FOR San Bernard through their annual October fund raising event.
 
If you have any questions, e-mail Jack Muskopf, Scholarship Committee Chairman at jwmuskopf@gmail.com or use Contact Us page (select Scholarships on drop down list). 
 
Scholarship applications will be submitted to these 14 high schools: Bellville, Brazos, Sealy, Brazosport, Columbia, Sweeny, Columbus, Rice, Lamar Consolidated, Needville, Boling, East Bernard, El Campo and Wharton.
 
 
Another opportunity to turn-in unwanted items
Posted on Dec 30th, 2019 Comments (0)
 
Derelict Vessel Turn-in Program
Feb 24-27, 2020 Four Day Event
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
Drop off locations:
Brazoria County Precinct 1
Commissioner Dude Payne
1432 Highland Park, Clute, Tx
979.265.3953
 
Brazoria County Precinct 4
Commissioner David Linder
121 North 10th St, West Columbia, Tx
979.345.1130
 
Further information:
GLO 281.470.6597
 
Here’s your opportunity to voluntarily remove inoperable, derelict vessels. The Texas GLO and TP&W will verify the vessel (boat) for disposal. BCFFA will sponsor the removal of all fuel, oil and batteries while Brazoria County will transport vessel to landfill for disposal. Boat must be clear of waste and debris.
 
If you own a vessel under 26’ long in need of disposal (longer boats may be accepted on a case by case basis) or know a neighbor who may need assistance. You will be required to bring vessel to one of two drop off locations.
 
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