Midland County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

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This Saturday!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993627320984?aff=oddtdtcreator

Registration for our Summer Symposium is open!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1993627320984?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us this Saturday to celebrate dragonflies and damselflies at Sibley Pond. The public is welcome and this is suitable for kids of all ages. We will be talking about the life cycles of dragonflies & damselflies, netting, safely handling, and releasing dragonflies and damselflies, and doing an iNaturalist BioBlitz documenting as many dragons and damsels as possible over the weekend of Aug. 8-9. You can join the project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/letmn-dragonfly-and-damselfly-bioblitz

If you have any questions, email us a [email protected]

Hope to see you there!

💧 Water Matters Conference is THIS THURSDAY!

It’s almost time for the Water Matters Conference! If you are planning to have your well water screened, here are the important details you need to know:

💧 WATER SAMPLE DROP-OFF

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

You can drop off your water sample at either:

📍 Midland County Extension Office
2445 E. Hwy 80
Midland, TX 79706

📍 Ector County Extension Office
1010 E. 8th St.
Odessa, TX

OR

You can bring your sample Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. when you arrive for the Water Matters Conference at:

📍 Ector County Coliseum, Barn G

💲 Registration is $35 and includes lunch + 1 well water screening.
Additional screenings are $15 each.

💳 Payment can be made by credit card or check.

Important Sample Collection Reminder

Please collect 12–16 oz. of water as close to the well source as possible. Use a clean bottle or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the sample cool after collection, and samples should be collected no more than 12 hours before drop-off.

If you are testing water after it has gone through a reverse osmosis (RO) system, please collect a separate sample from the RO tap.

Need help? Call 432-686-4700.

👉 Register for the Water Matters Conference:
Register Here
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We will see you in Spring of 2027!!!

💧 Water Matters Conference – August 6, 2026 💧
Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the Water Matters Conference and learn how to better understand and protect your well water.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕥 Registration starts at 8:30 am
💲 Registration: $35 per person
✔️ Includes lunch and one well water screening
💧 Additional well water screenings are $15 each
Well Water Sample Drop-Off:
📍 Midland or Ector County Extension Office
🗓 Wednesday, August 5
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You may also bring your water samples the morning of the conference during registration.
Learn from Extension specialists and industry professionals about:
💧 Texas Well Owner Network (TWON)
💧 Contaminated water after floods
💧 Proper treatment for reverse osmosis systems
Whether you're a homeowner, landowner, or private well owner, this conference offers practical, research-based information to help you protect your water supply.

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/WaterMatters2026

County Program Spotlight - Midland and Ector County Extension.

🌾 Resilient rangelands aren't built overnight. They are shaped by the decisions we make today.

From grazing management and land stewardship to adapting to changing environmental conditions, every management decision influences the long-term productivity and health of our landscapes. Investing in knowledge and planning today can help build stronger, more resilient operations for the future.

📅 First Webinar: September 29
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (Lunch Hour)
💻 Online via Zoom
👇 Link to register in the comments below!

If you're looking for practical, science-based strategies that can help you better understand your land and prepare for what's ahead, this upcoming educational series is a great opportunity to learn from West Texas rangeland experts and connect with others who share a passion for working lands.