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Conservation News
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District sets temporary drought buffer | Community Impact
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District approved a motion Aug. 28 during a routine board meeting to enact a temporary drought buffer that applies to permitted wells.
Source: Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District sets temporary drought buffer | Community Impact
America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow – WaterWatch
By Claire O’Neill, Matt McCann and Umi Syam Edited by Jesse Pesta and Douglas Alteen Published: Aug. 28, 2023 The New York Times This piece originally appeared in the New York Times and is shared…
Source: America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow – WaterWatch
After Supreme Court curtails federal power, Biden administration weakens clean water protections
Edwards Aquifer may require more conservation soon. How is it protected during drought?
The Edwards Aquifer Authority said the severe drought is not dramatically impacting the Edwards Aquifer because there are legal protections not found in any other groundwater conservation district.
Source: Edwards Aquifer may require more conservation soon. How is it protected during drought?
Who’s Killing Jacob’s Well?
For the second year in a row, the iconic spring-fed swimming hole has stopped flowing, the consequence of drought and overpumping.
Source: Who’s Killing Jacob’s Well?
SAWS to temporarily cut service of chronic offenders of water restrictions | TPR
The San Antonio Water System is rolling out extra penalties to customers who chronically ignore water restrictions.
Source: SAWS to temporarily cut service of chronic offenders of water restrictions | TPR
Vida Water prepares to launch an innovative subscription water treatment service with focus on underserved populations across Texas – Texas Water Trade
For Immediate Release: August 23, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Water Trade is pleased to announce the commitment of funds to launch services of Vida Water, a Public Benefit Corporation that aims to close the clean water gap for underserved populations across Texas. Vida’s operations will be launched in unserved areas of El Paso County […]
City of New Braunfels, NBU, GBRA work together to create new water initiative
One Water New Braunfels was introduced at the Headwaters at the Comal by New Braunfels Utilities (NBU), the city of New Braunfels and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) on Aug. 15.
Source: City of New Braunfels, NBU, GBRA work together to create new water initiative
San Angelo could be drinking treated wastewater in the future
SAN ANGELO, Texas(ConchoValleyHomepage) — The Concho River water project, once complete, would turn treated wastewater that has been pumped into the Concho River into drinkable water for the community. Here is what you need to know about the project.
Source: San Angelo could be drinking treated wastewater in the future