Conservation News
Texas reviewed the Marvin Nichols Reservoir and thinks it’s good to go. What do you think?
Enthusiasts and skeptics will have another chance to share their thoughts on the potential construction of a 66,000-acre lake 150 miles east of the Metroplex on Monday.
Source: Texas reviewed the Marvin Nichols Reservoir and thinks it’s good to go. What do you think?
Gov. Abbott talks economic growth, water scarcity during Valley visit | MyRGV.com
Water Conservation Reserve Program concept broached at SOA Field Day | The Canadian Record
An ambitious “Water Conservation Reserve Program” concept to make water districts funding hubs for retiring irrigated agriculture in Panhandle and South Plains counties was floated during a panel discussion at a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day September 17 in Lubbock sponsored by Ogallala Commons.
Source: Water Conservation Reserve Program concept broached at SOA Field Day | The Canadian Record
New tags and inspections for Burnet County well owners
Burnet County well owners will get new tags with QR codes that link to the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District website (https://www.centraltexasgcd.org/). The district is implementing inspections alongside tagging to ensure wells meet proper standards and provide owners with critical information.
New tags and inspections for Burnet County well owners – DailyTrib.com (texasgroundwater.org)
OPINION: Carbon capture hurts Texas communities and taxpayers
A new report released this week underscores what many Texans already know: the growing carbon capture industry puts communities
and groundwater at risk and isn’t even viable without massive tax breaks and subsidies from the federal government.
OPINION: Carbon capture is another giveaway to the oil and gas industry (texasgroundwater.org)
The Lone Star Lithium Boom
An ingenious Texan’s invention may soon bring extensive mining of the metal—vital for our increasingly battery-powered future—to the northeast corner of the state.
Coming Clean – Santa Fe Reporter
The governor’s plan to use treated water from oil and gas drilling is in limbo while public safety questions swirl
Source: Coming Clean – Santa Fe Reporter
Water scarcity prompts some Texas towns to reel in car washes
The car wash ordinance is meant to conserve water and promote stability.
Source: Water scarcity prompts some Texas towns to reel in car washes
Texas’ growth at risk due to water shortages, urgent action needed | KXAN Austin
“Texas is out of water,” Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said. We’ve reached our limit, there is no more.”
Source: Texas’ growth at risk due to water shortages, urgent action needed | KXAN Austin