A persistent drought has left ranchers scrambling to adapt with only one day of rain so far this month.
Source: October Drought in Central Texas Puts Pressure on Ranchers | kcentv.com
Author: Alan Day
Marvin Nichols Reservoir opponents suggest Dallas-Fort Worth get its water elsewhere
Northeast Texans and DFW water planners butt heads on the future of this reservoir.
Source: Marvin Nichols Reservoir opponents suggest Dallas-Fort Worth get its water elsewhere
Leaked memo details $100M emergency request to address Texas oil well blowouts, contamination
The Colorado River is drying up. Farmers can help revive it – Fast Company
One choice can save water—and help farmers prosper.
Source: The Colorado River is drying up. Farmers can help revive it – Fast Company
Why reservoirs in Texas are dealing with similar problems as those in Arizona
Research shows that reservoirs across the country are facing lower levels and less reliable storage. New reporting from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas finds a pair of reservoirs in that region are facing similar problems.
Source: Why reservoirs in Texas are dealing with similar problems as those in Arizona
Texas pecan farm fights to keep water supply | The Texas Tribune
A yearslong dispute over exporting water to growing Texas cities offers a hint at the battles to come as the state’s population booms and water supply dwindles.
Source: Texas pecan farm fights to keep water supply | The Texas Tribune
Texas Sued New Mexico Over Rio Grande Water. Now the States are Fighting the Federal Government – Inside Climate News
After the Supreme Court sided with the federal government in the long-standing Texas v. New Mexico case, the parties are going back to the drawing board. The case hinges on the federal government’s role in fulfilling inter-state water agreements.
Opinion: Texas can learn a lot for El Paso
The head of Texas 2036 made his first visit to El Paso last month, and came away impressed.
Why are water levels low along the San Marcos River? | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
An ongoing drought in Texas has worsened the condition of the local aquifer and has impacted the river’s water levels. Even with some rain on the forecast, Gov. Greg Abbott’s disaster declaration for elevated wildfire risk is still in effect.
Source: Why are water levels low along the San Marcos River? | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
Texas sues feds over endangered designation for mussels | The Texas Tribune
The lawsuit claims the endangered designation for six mussel species is a misuse of environmental law that threatens Texas’ economy.
Source: Texas sues feds over endangered designation for mussels | The Texas Tribune