October 2026

Aerial vegetation management on an earthen dam embankment

Dam and Levee Vegetation Management: How to Maintain Clear, Inspectable Embankments

root-admin / October 19, 2026

Dams and levees require consistent inspection and maintenance to help identify developing problems before they become more serious. Uncontrolled brush, woody vegetation, and overgrowth can obstruct visibility, restrict access to embankment surfaces, and make routine maintenance more difficult. Dam and levee vegetation management is the planned control of unwanted vegetation to support visual inspections, maintenance

Mesquite and Prickly Pear Control on Texas Ranches: What Landowners Should Know

Mesquite trees and prickly pear cactus are common across Texas rangelands, but when they spread into the wrong areas, they can make ranch management more difficult. Dense growth may interfere with livestock movement, reduce access to parts of a property, compete with desirable forage, and complicate long-term vegetation management. Effective mesquite and prickly pear control