Texans know this, and have a strong understanding that our state’s survival and success hinges on water infrastructure; it means so much.
Author: Alan Day
Lake Mead water levels projected to sharply drop as Lake Powell benefits
Federal water managers released new projections for the U.S.’s two largest reservoirs this week.
Source: Lake Mead water levels projected to sharply drop as Lake Powell benefits | Newsweek
Groundwater questions addressed | News | pleasantonexpress.com
Atascosa County hosted a public information forum Sept. 10 to provide residents with information about groundwater rights, water wells and the role of local groundwater conservation districts.
Source: Groundwater questions addressed | News | pleasantonexpress.com
Our Water Matters: Meet the new GM – Big Bend Sentinel
The past few months have brought a lot of changes to the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District. On July 1, I tendered my resignation as general manager with three months’ notice to find and train a replacement. The district then formed a hiring committee in July to interview two very strong candidates that applied […]
Source: Our Water Matters: Meet the new GM | Big Bend Sentinel
Evangeline groundwater fight may last years, Councilman Barrera says
The Evangeline water project in Corpus Christi is facing delays due to a permit challenge and potential changes to state groundwater rules.
Source: Evangeline groundwater fight may last years, Councilman Barrera says | News 3
Texas Farm Bureau calls for action on orphaned, P-13 wells – Texas Farm Bureau
By Julie TomascikEditorProtecting groundwater and landowners from orphaned oil and gas wells and deteriorating P-13 water wells was the focus of Texas Farm Bureau’s testimony before state lawmakers this week.Warren Cude, TFB vice president and District 6 state director, testified before the Texas House Committee on Energy Resources as lawmakers considered interim charges related to
Source: Texas Farm Bureau calls for action on orphaned, P-13 wells | Texas Farm Bureau
Texas Railroad Commission to update inactive well rules
Under previous law, operators could keep inactive wells up indefinitely.
Source: Texas Railroad Commission to update inactive well rules | The Texas Tribune
Save Burnet hosting public meeting on rock crusher status – DailyTrib.com
A local grassroots activist group, Save Burnet, has been battling for two years against the progress of a proposed 715-acre rock quarry that would lie along Hoover Valley Road just outside of the city of Burnet. The group is hosting a public meeting on the status of the fight and how the future may hold.
Source: Save Burnet hosting public meeting on rock crusher status | DailyTrib.com
How drought and demand pushed the Colorado River toward crisis
On August 21, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation cut the allotment of river water to Arizona, California and Nevada.
Source: How drought and demand pushed the Colorado River toward crisis | Reuters
One of the Top Texas House Races Could Come Down to a Single Issue: Water
As Corpus Christi reels from a severe water crisis, debates rage on at the city level and in a top targeted fight for state House District 34, currently held by a Republican.
Source: One of the Top Texas House Races Could Come Down to a Single Issue: Water | Texas Observer