Author: Alan Day
Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce PFAS in fertilizer | The Texas Tribune
The bill would require companies to test fertilizer made from sewage sludge for PFAS and meet limits before selling them to Texas farmers and ranchers.
Source: Texas lawmaker files bill to reduce PFAS in fertilizer | The Texas Tribune
Arizona agency takes action to regulate groundwater use in rural southeast
South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy | The Texas Tribune
San Miguel Electric Cooperative’s plan to turn into a solar and battery plant will leave only 14 coal-fired power plants in the state.
Source: South Texas coal-fired power plant to switch to clean energy | The Texas Tribune
Texas citrus industry in desperate need of water | The Texas Tribune
A hurricane and winter freeze devastated the South Texas industry. A lack of water is preventing a full recovery.
Source: Texas citrus industry in desperate need of water | The Texas Tribune
De La Cruz requests aid for farmers affected by water treaty – Texas Farm Bureau
By Jessica DomelMultimedia ReporterU.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas is calling on House leadership to include $280 million in emergency assistance for South Texas farmers in an upcoming appropriations bill.“South Texas farmers have suffered immensely due to the Mexican government not complying with the 1944 Water Treaty where they owe us so much
Source: De La Cruz requests aid for farmers affected by water treaty – Texas Farm Bureau
After victory over Florida in water war, Georgia will let farmers drill new irrigation wells
Texas RRC adopts major new oil and gas waste management rules
After extensive reviews of public comments and stakeholder input, the Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted a significant overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste management facilities in Texas.
Source: Texas RRC adopts major new oil and gas waste management rules
California has a plan for new water rules. Will it save salmon from extinction?
Texas found 252 new groundwater contamination cases | The Texas Tribune
An annual report documents 2,870 active cases of groundwater contamination around the state. Groundwater provides more than half of the state’s water supply.
Source: Texas found 252 new groundwater contamination cases | The Texas Tribune