With water levels continuing to sink and ground across both Kendall County and much of the Lone Star state, the Kendall County Commissioners Court opted to extend its drought disaster emergency declaration Monday, September 25.

Source: Texas Hill Country under disaster drought declaration

TEXAS – For those monitoring the health of the Edwards Aquifer, Barton Springs serves as one indicator. Last month, FOX 7 was there when crews stopped by to take inflow measurements.

Source: Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance highlights more opportunities for water reuse: report

A new solar desalination system takes in saltwater and heats it with natural sunlight. The system flushes out accumulated salt, so replacement parts aren’t needed often, meaning the system could potentially produce drinking water that is cheaper than tap water.

Source: Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

AUSTIN (KXAN) –  In a new report, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) detailed the importance of utilizing water reuse, or recycled water, to combat water scarcity in the booming Hill Country counties. 

Source: Water reuse in Hill County imperative to combat water scarcity, report says

Straight outta water

Source: Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues? Straight outta water – News – The Austin Chronicle

Source: The New York Times’ Monstrous Misrepresentation of U.S. Fracking Operations

The nation’s most populous state is turning to Nebraska for its know-how on groundwater management.

Source: California turns to Nebraska on aquifer analysis, groundwater management – High Plains Journal

‘Monster Fracs’ are getting far bigger. And far thirstier.

Source: Fracking for oil and gas is devouring American groundwater (The New York Times)