The emerging industry is facing “not in my backyard” opposition as projects move forward.

Source: Texas water fight shows pushback on ‘clean’ hydrogen – E&E News by POLITICO

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will review Texas’ oversight of wells used for injecting oil drilling wastewater and carbon dioxide into the ground after “substantial concerns” from environmental groups that the operations are behind a spate of well blowouts, sinkholes and seismic activity.

Source: EPA to review Texas oversight of oil, gas wastewater disposal wells | Reuters

Source: Depletion of Major Groundwater Source Threatens Farming in the Great Plains

El Niño is expected to soon transition to La Niña, it’s opposite atmospheric and oceanic pattern, according to meteorologists.The active spring weather pattern with rain, hail, high winds and tornadoes was typical of El Niño, but that is expected to begin shifting this month with La Niña

Source: Will La Niña push out El Niño this summer? – Texas Farm Bureau

(The Center Square) – Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday meant to protect Idaho’s water resources from federal intervention.

Source: Idaho executive order protects water industry from federal intervention | Idaho | thecentersquare.com

By Governor Brad Little Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement. Yes, you read that correctly. The conservative leaning U.S. Supreme Court just set a precedent that […]

Source: OPINION: We must protect Idaho’s water sovereignty by following the law, protecting farmers, conserving the resource | Office of the Governor

Sul Ross State University recently announced the establishment of the West Texas Water Research Center, a fledgling entity with an ambitious mission to help the region better understand and manage its precious, yet understudied, water resources.

Source: New research center at Sul Ross aims to better understand, manage water resources – The Big Bend Sentinel

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi is planning to move forward with its $500 million water well project. 

Source: City of Corpus Christi looking to drill water wells

The region’s two major reservoirs are at record-low levels and agriculture leaders are worried the citrus industry could be devastated this summer.

Source: South Texas needs rain. Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t deliver. | The Texas Tribune