Texas Tech University’s Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and the American Water Works Association hosted the inaugural Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit on Aug. 7-9. It’s the first of its kind in North America. Together they are working to protect one of our most precious resources, water.
Source: Agricultural Water Sustainability Summit held in Lubbock (KCBD.com)
Explore how recent rainfall in South Texas has only provided short-term relief for agriculture while long-term water shortages threaten the region’s economic stability.
Source: The Urgent Need for Water Management Solutions in South Texas Agriculture
El Pasoans may not have to rely on the Rio Grande for drinking water much longer. Here’s why.
Source: El Paso shifts away from Rio Grande to other water sources – El Paso Matters
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño often believes that the city makes more sacrifices in its approach to conserving water compared to our neighboring border communities. The push for creating a regional approach began taking shape at a recent border mayor meeting, with conservation talks continuing at city council chambers.
Source: Laredo officials advocate for regional water conservation plan (KGNS)
The proposed amendment would add another $9.55 to customers’ water bills and another $27.54 to their wastewater bills.
Source: Central Texas water company under fire again for wanting to raise prices for customers (KVUE)
The Biden administration next week will lease parts of a Corpus Christi, Texas, drinking water reservoir for oil and gas drilling in a rare auction that has environmentalists worried that further fracking in the area could leak contaminants into the drinking water supply.
Source: Interior to Lease Texas Water Supply for Oil and Gas Drilling
As of August 7, Amistad International Reservoir is 25.2 percent full, and Falcon International Reservoir is 13.3 percent full.
Source: Texas Reservoir Water Levels Are Hitting Record Lows. Here’s Why – Newsweek
A fifth of U.S. green hydrogen projects eyed for water-stressed areas
Source: A Fifth of U.S. Green Hydrogen Projects Eyed for Water-Stressed Areas – CleanTechnica