Conservation News
Water board member suggests EDC drill new well for city | The Gonzales Inquirer
The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation Board (GEDC) met for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Sept. 25. The GEDC board invited a special guest to make public comments before the …
Source: Water board member suggests EDC drill new well for city | The Gonzales Inquirer
Texas breaks ground on innovative public-private partnership for brackish water treatment plant
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There were a number of residents who were excited to help celebrate the groundbreaking for the state’s very first public/private partnership that will see a reverse osmosis plant built here.
Source: Texas breaks ground on innovative public-private partnership for brackish water treatment plant
Bell County water board moves forward with Fort Cavazos aquifer storage and recovery
After getting the green light by area cities, an aquifer storage and recovery project for Fort Cavazos got the ultimate go-ahead Wednesday after the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 approved the consulting fees for Austin-based Intera Incorporated and the contract for Andrews and Foster of Athens for drilling services.
Source: Bell County water board moves forward with Fort Cavazos aquifer storage and recovery
Drought and Relentless Heat Push Texas Pecan Growers to the Brink
Pecan trees are dying across Central Texas during the second-hottest summer on record, prompting farmers to consider the future of the beloved state tree.
Source: Drought and Relentless Heat Push Texas Pecan Growers to the Brink
Texas Hill Country under disaster drought declaration
With water levels continuing to sink and ground across both Kendall County and much of the Lone Star state, the Kendall County Commissioners Court opted to extend its drought disaster emergency declaration Monday, September 25.
Source: Texas Hill Country under disaster drought declaration
Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance highlights more opportunities for water reuse: report
TEXAS – For those monitoring the health of the Edwards Aquifer, Barton Springs serves as one indicator. Last month, FOX 7 was there when crews stopped by to take inflow measurements.
Source: Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance highlights more opportunities for water reuse: report
Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
A new solar desalination system takes in saltwater and heats it with natural sunlight. The system flushes out accumulated salt, so replacement parts aren’t needed often, meaning the system could potentially produce drinking water that is cheaper than tap water.
Water reuse in Hill County imperative to combat water scarcity, report says
AUSTIN (KXAN) – In a new report, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) detailed the importance of utilizing water reuse, or recycled water, to combat water scarcity in the booming Hill Country counties.
Source: Water reuse in Hill County imperative to combat water scarcity, report says