Confirming expectations, the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously denied Mississippi’s claim that Tennessee is stealing its groundwater. If Mississippi wants to pursue its groundwater battle with Tennessee, it will have to file a new complaint with the court asking for an equitable apportionment of t
Source: Court unanimously favors Tennessee in groundwater dispute with Mississippi – SCOTUSblog
A North Texas-based investment group has paid $240 million for the 31,000-acre Sandow Lakes Ranch site was formerly an industrial site owned by Alcoa.
Source: Huge Central Texas property near Rockdale sells for $240 million
Mississippi sought at least $615 million in damages in a case that could have ramifications for drinking water supplies shared by other states.
Source: Supreme Court backs Tennessee in water dispute with Mississippi
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced today it has completed the sale of land and industrial assets in the state of Texas in a transaction valued at
Source: Alcoa Sells Former Rockdale Industrial Site for $240 Million | Business Wire
The Texas Water Development Board approved a request Friday from the Wellborn Special Utility District for $43,455,000 in financial assistance for the planning, land acquisition, design, and construction of a water system expansion project.
A unanimous Supreme Court has rejected a claim that the Memphis, Tennessee, area has been taking water that belongs to Mississippi from an underground aquifer that sits beneath parts of both states.
Source: Mississippi loses Supreme Court water fight with Tennessee | PBS NewsHour
Water officials from California, Arizona and Nevada are discussing plans to take even less water from the shrinking river and leave it in Lake Mead.
Source: California, Arizona and Nevada in talks on new plan to save Colorado River water
The EDF report, “Advancing Groundwater Sustainability in Texas: A Guide to Existing Authorities and Management Tools for Groundwater Conservation Districts and Communities,” focuses on groundwater conservation districts — local agencies charged with managing and protecting groundwater supplies, especially in more rural areas — and the regulatory tools that are available to these districts to manage groundwater sustainably.
Source: Texas Groundwater Supplies Are in Danger, Reports Say | Environmental Defense Fund
Mississippi laid out an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court last week that could impact water law principles around the globe.
Source: The world of water law is watching Mississippi’s aquifer fight – The Dispatch
Growth in Central Texas is creating new demands on drinking water as more families and companies move into the region.
Source: Bell County Water Symposium set for Nov. 17 | Business | tdtnews.com