The lagoon’s water supply was expected to come from the Lower Trinity Aquifer.

Source: Texas council strips lagoon plan from $1 billion development after residents raise well fears | KXAN

Yuma County, Arizona grows 90% of the U.S.’ winter salad greens. But the state relies on the depleted Colorado River, and water cuts are about to hit.

Source: Water cuts are coming for Arizona. Is your salad on the chopping block? | NBC News

NACOGDOCHES — The Republican and Democratic nominees for the Texas Senate District 3 seat both touted heavy restrictions for data centers and protections for Texas groundwater during a forum Friday

Source: Ashby, Tillman talk data centers at Nac function | Elections | lufkindailynews.com

Dennis Quaid discusses ‘Water Wars,’ a documentary on a Texas water rights fight that divided Dell City and reached the Texas Supreme Court. ‘Water Wars’ debuts on Prime Video Sept. 4.

Source: Dennis Quaid on Why Texas Water Fight in ‘Water Wars’ Felt ‘Almost Biblical’ (Exclusive) | People

An analysis of coral taken from the Galápagos Islands reveals that El Niño has become nearly 40% stronger since the preindustrial era.

Source: ‘This is such a clear story’: Climate change is supercharging El Niño to unprecedented strengths, study finds | Live Science

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A National Hydropower Association report says faster permitting and project development will expand pumped storage hydropower and meet growing AI-related electricity demand.

Source: To win the AI race, the US needs pumped storage hydropower, report says | ASCE

By Julie TomascikEditorTexas’ regional water planning process leaves farmers and ranchers with few options to address current and future water shortages.That was the message Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) District 13 State Director Brian Jones shared with the House Committee on Natural Resources during the Aug. 24 hearing on regional water planning.Jones, who farms in Hidalgo

Source: Water planning falls short for agriculture | Texas Farm Bureau

Data centers and agriculture depend on many of the same resources, such as water, land and electricity, which has some in the industry worried about the future.

Source: Data center boom threatens Texas agriculture industry | The Texas Tribune

Corpus Christi is relaxing water restrictions, but the city continues to pump millions of gallons of water each day from a project that was only supposed to be used in an emergency — and those who rely on groundwater are calling for accountability.

Source: Corpus Christi relaxes water restrictions but keeps pumping millions of gallons from ’emergency’ project | KRIS 6