Grist dives into Florida’s ironic water scarcity problem, borne from climate change, a development boom, and the overexploitation of groundwater.
Source: People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them? – 95.5 WSB
Grist dives into Florida’s ironic water scarcity problem, borne from climate change, a development boom, and the overexploitation of groundwater.
Source: People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them? – 95.5 WSB
HUGHES SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) – The Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) went public to defend their potential sale of water from Lake O’ the Pines on Friday following public backlash. Many local residents remain concerned about the impact a potential sale would have on the cities, towns and other bodies of water that Lake […]
Source: Water district tries to ease concerns about Dallas buying Lake O’ the Pines water (KETK Tyler)
State lawmakers are trying for a second year to require commercial users to more accurately track water usage. Farmers have opposed previous efforts to create stricter water monitoring.
Southern California received torrential rainfall in 2023. Credit: David McNew/Getty Images The greater Los Angeles area has long been subject…
Seismic measurement of Los Angeles’s depleted aquifers show a year of heavy precipitation hasn’t been enough to refill them
Source: California’s groundwater drought continues despite torrential rain | New Scientist
In addition to agriculture, the contamination threatens the county’s drinking water, its county judge said.
At 8 a.m. Thursday, we’ll discuss action on water needs and other legislative priorities
Source: State Sen. Perry discusses state action on water needs | The Texas Tribune
$2.5-5 billion is expected to be invested in the project.
Source: Texas Lawmakers working on water infrastructure fix | kcentv.com
Texas lawmakers plan to invest billions in water infrastructure to prevent future shortages.
Source: Texas lawmakers present ideas to combat water shortages | wfaa.com
The Elgin Courier – serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly since 1890
Source: External water plan stirs concern locally (Elgin Courier)