An eight-year journey through the federal courts that centered around the constitutionality of the governance structure of the Edwards Aquifer Authority has come to its end, in favor of the EAA. On April 27, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition for writ of certiorari, also known as a formal request for the Supreme Court […]
Source: U.S. Supreme Court shuts down LULAC/EAA suit – Uvalde Leader-News
A regional water plan that includes the Brazos Valley projects shortages by 2030 for Bryan and College Station, but local leaders say there is nothing to be concerned about because
A Texas landowner convinced the Fifth Circuit on Friday to revive his lawsuit against his local groundwater preservation district, which he says is draining his groundwater into wells for public use without adequate compensation.
Source: Texas Groundwater Takings Suit Revived by Fifth Circuit
Ventura County, California, is an agricultural powerhouse. In 2017, its revenues from agriculture were an estimated $2.1 billion. It also faces extraordinary population pressure, with nearly 450 people per square mile – about five times the average population density of the United States. Both agriculture and infrastructure are dependent on, and impacted by, the availability of water – which has itself been impacted by California’s rapidly-diminishing groundwater reserves.
Source: The Fox Canyon Water Market: A Market-Based Tool for Groundwater Conservation Goes Live | USDA
Officials with the Woodlands Water Agency said they cannot support passing these costs onto residents.
MIDLAND, Texas (Big 2/Fox 24) – Three cities in Texas, including one in the Permian Basin, have teamed up to secure a long-term water source. The Cities of Midland, Abilene, and San Angelo ha…
Source: Texas cities partner for long-term water source | Yourbasin
The Abilene City Council approved an agreement for access to a water supply that is “capable of withstanding substantial droughts. ” The interlocal agreement between the Abilene, San Angelo and Midland, is to buy water from Fort Stockton Holdings, L. P. ,which is owned by the family of the late oil tycoon and gubernatorial candidate Clayton WIlliams. FSH owns a permit that allows it to produce 28,400 acre feet of groundwater annually from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer in Pecos County.
Source: Abilene City Council approves deal for water supply that can withstand substantial drought | KTXS
San Angelo’s long-term water woes might become a thing of the past after officials voted to bring in billions more gallons of water into the city.
Source: San Angelo to buy billions more gallons of water per year in contract
After six years of planning and work, the $2.8 billion project taps an aquifer 140 miles away.
Source: Like it or not, Vista Ridge pipeline now delivering water to San Antonio – ExpressNews.com
The city councils in Abilene, San Angelo and Midland will vote Tuesday on an agreement for a new water source. The interlocal agreement between the three cities would be to buy water from Fort Stockton Holdings, L. P. ,which is owned by the family of the late oil tycoon and gubernatorial candidate Clayton WIlliams. FSH owns a permit that allows it to produce 28,400 acre feet of groundwater annually from theEdwards-Trinity Aquifer in Pecos County.
Source: Cities of Abilene, San Angelo, Midland voting Tuesday on agreement for new water source | KTXS