A Fort Stockton pecan grower is pushing local officials to adopt stricter groundwater pumping rules out of concern for the health of the local aquifer.
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Arizona governor moves to end Saudi-owned farm’s controversial leases
A Washington Post investigation in July found that state land planners had raised alarms about the deal since its start in 2015.
Source: Arizona governor moves to end Saudi-owned farm’s controversial leases
The drought could influence where monarch butterflies hang out on their migration though Texas | KERA News
Monarchs need lots of nectar and water to help them survive their journey south but because it’s been so dry, they’re having trouble finding food.
Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat | The Texas Tribune
After a long summer of extreme heat, Texas has been battered by a lingering drought that’s damaging crops, drying up water supplies and causing wildfires.
Source: Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat | The Texas Tribune
A fight over precious groundwater in a rural California town is rooted in carrots
Vanessa Puig-Williams Talks Texas Water on the Perryton Talk Show
Water board member suggests EDC drill new well for city | The Gonzales Inquirer
The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board (GEDC) met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Sept. 25. The GEDC board invited a special guest to make public comments before the …
Source: Water board member suggests EDC drill new well for city | The Gonzales Inquirer
Texas breaks ground on innovative public-private partnership for brackish water treatment plant
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There were a number of residents who were excited to help celebrate the groundbreaking for the state’s very first public/private partnership that will see a reverse osmosis plant built here.
Source: Texas breaks ground on innovative public-private partnership for brackish water treatment plant
Bell County water board moves forward with Fort Cavazos aquifer storage and recovery
After getting the green light by area cities, an aquifer storage and recovery project for Fort Cavazos got the ultimate go-ahead Wednesday after the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 approved the consulting fees for Austin-based Intera Incorporated and the contract for Andrews and Foster of Athens for drilling services.
Source: Bell County water board moves forward with Fort Cavazos aquifer storage and recovery
Drought and Relentless Heat Push Texas Pecan Growers to the Brink
Pecan trees are dying across Central Texas during the second-hottest summer on record, prompting farmers to consider the future of the beloved state tree.
Source: Drought and Relentless Heat Push Texas Pecan Growers to the Brink