First Permit Is Issued To Export Water Outside The Boundaries Of The Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District
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Texas House poised to invest in state’s water infrastructure
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House of Representatives looks to invest significantly, possibly billions of dollars, into Texas’ critical needs for water infrastructure, after House Speaker Dade Phelan announced such a policy among his legislative priorities.
Source: Texas House poised to invest in state’s water infrastructure
Reports: Groundwater overuse contributing to subsidence in Spring | Community Impact
Two reports released within the last six months show parts of the Cypress Creek watershed in the Spring area have experienced land displacement, which can worsen flooding and make it more severe.
Source: Reports: Groundwater overuse contributing to subsidence in Spring | Community Impact
Very little water flowing into Lake Travis
LAKE TRAVIS (KXAN) — The relentless drought that has plagued Central Texas for the last three years is taking a toll on the waterways that flow into Lake Travis. The inflows reached historic levels in 2022 for the lowest inflow ever into the lake.
NOAA: La Niña has ended, El Niño conditions possible by end of year
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The historic “Triple Niña” event has been declared officially over by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Source: NOAA: La Niña has ended, El Niño conditions possible by end of year
Fort Stockton farm hopes to help keep Comanche Springs flowing with water
FORT STOCKTON, Texas — Belding Farms is one of the largest pecan growers in Texas. The farm is halfway done with a special trial that they feel will help keep the Comanche Springs flowing with water.
Source: Fort Stockton farm hopes to help keep Comanche Springs flowing with water
What’s up with College Station water?
College Station water is one the most debatable topics at Texas A&M. Some love it and some hate it, but what gives the water its unique taste? According to the College Station Water Quality Report from 2021, College Station drinking water comes from the Simsboro, Carrizo and Sparta Aquifers, located in northwest Brazos County. The drinking water is tested regularly by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Source: Why does college station water taste weird | News | thebatt.com
Mobile drip irrigation saves water on watermelons – AgriLife Today
Existing center pivot systems can be used to grow high-value crops like watermelons with modifications and save water over traditional crops,
Source: Mobile drip irrigation saves water on watermelons – AgriLife Today
Williamson commissioner: Why the county needs a groundwater conservation district
On March 9, the Aquifer Conservation Alliance of Williamson County announced it had withdrawn its petition for annexation by the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District of Bell County.
Landowners fear injection of fracking waste threatens West Texas aquifers | The Texas Tribune
Operators pump a sea of “produced water” underground for disposal. Intensifying tremors raise fears that the deep toxic waste pits could intermingle with water used for farming and drinking.
Source: Landowners fear injection of fracking waste threatens West Texas aquifers | The Texas Tribune