Conservation News
Our Water Matters – The Big Bend Sentinel
Groundwater joint planning: A pathway to a desired future
Ignoring Water Worries, Texas Permits Lignite Mine Expansion – The Texas Observer
The state has issued only two new coal mining permits in 10 years to a company with a controversial environmental legacy.
Source: Ignoring Water Worries, Texas Permits Lignite Mine Expansion – The Texas Observer
City of College Station enacts Stage 1 water restrictions
According to the city, Stage 1 water restrictions can be put into motion when the three-day average daily water consumption reaches 85% distribution capacity.
Source: City of College Station enacts Stage 1 water restrictions
‘This buys a year’: Hurricane Hilary edges up Lake Mead water level
Rainfall from Hurricane Hilary lifted the water level of Lake Mead slightly. The rain did not change the drought the Southwest is experiencing.
Source: ‘This buys a year’: Hurricane Hilary edges up Lake Mead water level
Drought’s effect on well water
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Central Texas has not seen rain in over two months. While little rainfall can be typical of the hot summer months, water usage awareness is critical.
Source: Drought’s effect on well water
Produced Water Society’s summit examines water treatment technologies
Technology has been rapidly and significantly evolving in the field of water management, expanding to help address rising concerns about seismicity and even the path to beneficial reuse of produced water.
Source: Produced Water Society’s summit examines water treatment technologies
Lake Waco Wetlands struggling to hold water
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – The Lake Waco Wetlands were created as a safe haven where various species of animals and plants could thrive. Nora Schell, the Lake Waco Wetlands Program Coordinator, works in the wetlands every day and says, that while much of the wildlife still remains, the land has run dry.
Water managers warn that stretches of the Rio Grande will dry up without more rain
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The ongoing lack of rain and hot conditions have left one of North America’s longest rivers in dire shape again, prompting water managers on Thursday to warn farmers in central New Mexico who depend on the Rio Grande that supplies will be drying up in the coming weeks.
Source: Water managers warn that stretches of the Rio Grande will dry up without more rain
Major groundwater users violate permits, must explain why
Several major groundwater users in Burnet County will have to explain why they’ve gone over their permitted water allotment to the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District’s Board of Directors. A show-cause hearing is 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in the district’s office at 225 S. Pierce St. in Burnet.