Source: Photos: Medina Lake nearly empty as hot, dry summer looms
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Elevated levels of heavy metals may be from fracking in Texas | Health | tylerpaper.com
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington say there are elevated levels of arsenic and other heavy metals close to natural gas extraction sites in the Barnett Shale area of North Texas, according to a news release from the school Friday.
Source: Elevated levels of heavy metals may be from fracking in Texas | Health | tylerpaper.com
Revisiting the first OpenET Applications Conference: how satellite-based data is transforming water, farm, and forest management – On the Water Front
This spring, hundreds of scientists, engineers, water managers, farmers and ranchers gathered in New Mexico to share and learn about how OpenET data is being used to advance water resources management. OpenET has radically improved access to data on evapotranspiration (ET) — or how much water plants
Mexico City’s extreme drought is causing it to sink even faster in the ground
Mexico City has experienced some of the fastest rates of subsidence globally, with some areas sinking as much as 20 inches per year in recent decades
Source: Mexico City’s extreme drought is causing it to sink even faster in the ground
Unpredictable, unprecedented: Higher temps, lack of precipitation cause severe drought
Higher temperatures along with a combination of factors are feared to be the likely cause of an unprecedented drought, and experts are beginning to warn of dire impacts.
Source: Unpredictable, unprecedented: Higher temps, lack of precipitation cause severe drought
Lake Buchanan reaches highest level since 2022 | Is more beneficial rain on the way?
May rains were beneficial to the Highland Lakes system. Here’s where the lake levels currently stand and what might happen over the next few months.
Source: Lake Buchanan reaches highest level since 2022 | Is more beneficial rain on the way?
Texas farmers face mounting expenses as droughts worsen | The Texas Tribune
Rising temperatures intensify drought and increase costs for the heavily subsidized crop insurance program.
Source: Texas farmers face mounting expenses as droughts worsen | The Texas Tribune
Unchecked growth around Big Bend sparks debate over water | The Texas Tribune
No one knows how much water sits beneath the desert of Terlingua. Residents worry their wells will run dry, as developers and local officials cheer the tourism boom.
Source: Unchecked growth around Big Bend sparks debate over water | The Texas Tribune
Op-Ed: Mexico’s Disregard for US Water Treaty Has Texas Farmers on the Brink | Morning Ag Clips
The rainfall received is not affecting the aquifers
The rain has reduced the amount of water being pumped for irrigation purposes