We’re all familiar with piggy banks and savings accounts, right? You put your money into a bank for safekeeping, then withdraw it when needed. What if there was a way for communities to store water when it’s plentiful so they have access to it in times of emergency or drought?
Conservation News
Why state lawmakers are wading into a Hill Country water fight
Legislators have filed dueling bills — one that gives the Hays Trinity water district more power, another that kills its authority over firms like Aqua Texas.
Source: Why state lawmakers are wading into a Hill Country water fight | SAEN
Annual groundwater report shows dip from drought | Nebraska Public Media
A new report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows groundwater levels in Nebraska generally dipped in 2024 following a season of drought.
Source: Annual groundwater report shows dip from drought | Nebraska Public Media
US withholding water from Mexico to address debt, official says
MERCEDES, Texas (Border Report) — The United States is holding back water payments to Mexico in order to send a message, the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner told Border Report.
Source: US withholding water from Mexico to address debt, official says | Fox 5 San Diego
Texas oil company, Oxy, to begin sucking carbon out of air | The Texas Tribune
Environmental groups worry direct carbon capture is not the silver bullet to curb climate change many energy companies purport it to be.
Source: Texas oil company, Oxy, to begin sucking carbon out of air | The Texas Tribune
New regulations for renewable energy possible in Texas | The Texas Tribune
The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face.
Source: New regulations for renewable energy possible in Texas | The Texas Tribune
Texas county declares disaster after high levels of PFAS found in water and land – EHN
Round Rock enacts new conservation strategies | Community Impact
City data shows Round Rock’s water usage increases in April each year.
Source: Round Rock enacts new conservation strategies | Community Impact