Source: Lawmakers hear 11 hours of debate over East Texas groundwater export plan
Author: Alan Day
Rep. Harris seeks legislative solutions to protect East Texas water
State Rep. Cody Harris, who chairs the Committee on Natural Resources, says he is hoping to get the groundwater conversation in the upcoming special session agenda.
Source: Rep. Harris seeks legislative solutions to protect East Texas water KLTV
House committee holds hearing on East Texas groundwater rights
The fight over East Texas groundwater made its way to Austin Tuesday.
Source: House committee holds hearing on East Texas groundwater rights | KSLA
Seven Seas Starts South Texas Desalination Facility – Environment+Energy Leader
Seven Seas has begun building a South Texas desal plant to supply millions of gallons of clean water. The project tackles drought and supports regional growth.
Source: Seven Seas Starts South Texas Desalination Facility – Environment+Energy Leader
Relief from drought in southwest U.S. likely isn’t coming, according to new research
The Southwest United States is currently facing its worst megadrought of the past 1,200 years. According to a recent study by the University of Texas at Austin, the drought could continue at least until the end of the century, if not longer.
Source: Relief from drought in southwest U.S. likely isn’t coming, according to new research | Phys Org
As a Lake Disappears, Mexico and Texas Clash Over Water Promises Made in a Different Climate – LatinAmerican Post
Where Lake Toronto once shimmered behind Mexico’s La Boquilla dam, there’s now cracked earth and bone-dry riverbeds. As presidents trade accusations and farmers pray for rain, the old treaty that once shared the Rio Grande is now splitting it in two.
State lawmakers investigate groundwater plan amid concerns from East Texans
EDF Water Expert Vanessa Puig-Williams Urges Texas Legislators to Protect Vital Underground Water Supplies
Vanessa Puig-Williams testified at a Texas House Committee on Natural Resources hearing that explored the impact of high-capacity groundwater pumping.
House committee holds hearing on East Texas groundwater rights
AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) – The fight over East Texas groundwater made its way to Austin on Tuesday. On one side: businessmen hoping to pump groundwater and sell it. On the other: concerned East Texans and lawmakers.
Source: House committee holds hearing on East Texas groundwater rights | KLTV
Texas lawmakers investigate groundwater plan amid concerns from East Texans | cbs19.tv
Lawmakers are taking a deep dive into a controversial water plan that could pull up to 15 billion gallons from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer in East Texas.
Source: Texas lawmakers investigate groundwater plan amid concerns from East Texans | cbs19.tv