Conservation News

Lake Mead has risen by SEVEN FEET since start of 2024 and is now on cusp of not being in drought…but experts say America’s largest reservoir will drop by 19 feet later this year

America’s largest reservoir is showing signs of recovery after being plagued by a water shortage over the past few years. But projections forecast Lake Mead will see another decline.

Source: Lake Mead has risen by SEVEN FEET since start of 2024 and is now on cusp of not being in drought…but experts say America’s largest reservoir will drop by 19 feet later this year

Public hearings to be held regarding possible groundwater conservation district in western WilCo | News | lhindependent.com

The Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District (CUWCD) of Bell County’s general manager, Dirk Aaron, has announced the district will be holding two public hearings to receive input from citizens in

Source: Public hearings to be held regarding possible groundwater conservation district in western WilCo | News | lhindependent.com

‘We need to conserve what we have’ | Environmental groups give call to action to hold water utility company accountable for overpumping

WIMBERLEY, Texas — Following a legal battle in Hays County, people who call Wimberley home crowded into the city’s community center Friday night to discuss what’s being done to protect their water.

Source: ‘We need to conserve what we have’ | Environmental groups give call to action to hold water utility company accountable for overpumping

Rare Super El Nino declared – What it could mean for Central Texas in 2024

The El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, is a fluctuation between below-average and above-average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial waters of the Pacific Ocean, occurring every two to seven years. Both the warm & cold extremes of ENSO have significant impacts on global weather patterns, and we are no strangers to that here in Texas.

Source: Rare Super El Nino declared – What it could mean for Central Texas in 2024