In this week’s ‘Water Watch’, NWS Hydrologist tells Meteorologist Stefanie Lauber there are “positives” despite a dry winter outlook.

Source: WATER WATCH: ‘The trend is not our friend’– Hydrologist says tough winter ahead

Source: As drought drags on, Edwards Aquifer nears historic lows

The river is a top destination for water sports and nature enthusiasts, but concerns are growing as rainfall continues to elude the area.

Source: Water Flow in Texas San Marcos River Plummets to ‘Concerning’ Low Levels – Newsweek

In a bold and visionary move, West Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University have joined together in an extremely important issue to this unusually dry area, water feasibility.

Source: WT partners with Texas Tech for water feasibility study (myplainview.com)

The year-round attraction is suffering with no rain in sight.

Source: San Marcos River flow drops amidst ongoing drought in Texas

New detection of millimeter-scale subsidence along vulnerable coastlines means flood risk predictions may be inaccurate.

Source: Subtle Coastal Sinking Raises Storm Surge Risks – Eos

Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.

Source: Farmers reject water deal from Mexico despite need | The Texas Tribune

Cyberattacks on water systems are rising, with Russian state-linked “hacktivists” posting videos of seemingly amateur intrusions. But their prank-like nature belies more malicious possibilities, as a recent attack on the small Texas town of Stanton, reported here for the first time, illustrates.

Source: Russian group’s hack of Texas water system underscores critical OT cyber threats | CSO Online

Source: Arizona governor and water resources agency move to regulate rural groundwater pumping

Environmental scientists and conservation advocates say there are opportunities to restore the currents needed to maintain a healthy river.

Source: Holding out hope on the drying Rio Grande • Source New Mexico