Source: Texas could see California megadroughts, conservationist warns – DailyTrib.com
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Hickory Water Supply expansion – more water coming for San Angelo | myfoxzone.com
The San Angelo City Council voted to move forward with the drilling of five additional water wells as part of the Hickory Water Supply expansion.
Source: Hickory Water Supply expansion – more water coming for San Angelo | myfoxzone.com
In Bandera County, who regulates the land around Medina Lake? The court will decide.
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District hires lobbying consultants for legislative representation | Community Impact
The groundwater control district voted unanimously to hire the services of the Austin-based firms Phenix & Saenz and Sabrina T. Brown Consulting at a March 8 meeting.
Parties continue settlement talks in Rio Grande SCOTUS case – El Paso Matters
xtend settlement talks in a contentious yearslong Rio Grande lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court, as participants say there is hope that the dispute can be resolved without further litigation.
Source: Parties continue settlement talks in Rio Grande SCOTUS case – El Paso Matters
Robert Mace looks to the future of water in Texas : Newsroom : Texas State University
Waco buying Brazos River water right dating to 1921 | Local Govt. and Politics | wacotrib.com
A Brazos River water right the Waco City Council moved to purchase Tuesday will support further industrial and residential development, according to city officials.
Source: Waco buying Brazos River water right dating to 1921 | Local Govt. and Politics | wacotrib.com
The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture – Modern Farmer
It would mean a significant reduction in crop yields, according to a new study.
Source: The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture – Modern Farmer
Settlement talks in Supreme Court Rio Grande water case push back trial – El Paso Matters
the rancorous lawsuit between Texas and New Mexico over groundwater pumping on the Rio Grande are in settlement talks to possibly end the dispute.
Source: Settlement talks in Supreme Court Rio Grande water case push back trial – El Paso Matters
The future of US corn, soybean and wheat prod | EurekAlert!
In the U.S., 52% of irrigated land is used for corn, soybean and winter wheat production. Corn and soybean are two of the country’s most important crops, with 17% of corn production and 12% of soybean production coming from irrigated areas. However, the water used for this irrigation is often unsustainably pumped groundwater. According to a recent Dartmouth-led study published in “Earth’s Future,” using groundwater sustainably for agriculture in the U.S. could dramatically reduce the production of corn, soybean and winter wheat.
Source: The future of US corn, soybean and wheat prod | EurekAlert!