The Maverick Aquifer could supplement water supplies in a dry, rural part of the state.
Source: Aquifer discovered in arid southwest Texas | Texas Standard
The Maverick Aquifer could supplement water supplies in a dry, rural part of the state.
Source: Aquifer discovered in arid southwest Texas | Texas Standard
Albuquerque, N.M. (AP) — Tumbleweeds drift along the Rio Grande as sand bars within its banks grow wider. Smoke from distant wildfires and dust kicked up by intense spring winds fill the valley, exacerbating the feeling of distress that is beginning to weigh on residents.
Source: Expanding Drought Leaves Western US Scrambling for Water – Bloomberg
Dangerous gas leaking from an abandoned well has become an issue in the colorful Railroad Commission runoff election.
Source: The Dead Sea of West Texas Just Got Deadlier – Texas Monthly
While most of the Brazos Valley has been rain-free this week, the past several weeks have been much wetter locally than across most of the state.
Source: Drought Monitor shows some improvement across northern Brazos Valley
More than 40% of Texas is suffering from extreme or exceptional drought, and it could get much worse as we head into wildfire season.
Source: Texas’ drought is the worst in years as fire season starts | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Rural Texas communities often don’t have the resources, technical experience, or ability to take on large amounts of debt to pursue state funds for water supply and quality projects. So, many simply …
Source: Report: Rural Texas gets less than 1% of state bonds for water projects | The Texas Tribune
Spring rainfall amounts can help predict if Texas will stay in a prolonged drought. So far, early signs aren’t too promising. Current drought conditions have already been partially blamed for an outbreak of wildfires throughout the state.
Source: Texas climatologists warn of potential for prolonged drought | TPR
‘Thicketization’ is likely dramatically reducing groundwater recharge for some regions in Texas.
Source: Texas researchers study groundwater recharge, thicketization | WaterWorld
Almost nine of every 10 Texans are concerned that water supplies will be exhausted, given current weather trends and the prospect for worsening drought conditions, according to a new poll.
Source: Texas Droughts Worsen And Most Are Worried Water Taps Will Run Dry – Bloomberg
Soil moisture levels decline in most areas of the state after a months-long dry spell as warm-season crop plantings and preparations increase.
Source: Dry spell, drought deepens across Texas – AgriLife Today