Updated water plan for Hill Country development meant to protect Texas’ ‘crown jewels’
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — After several months, the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) released the updated water plan for a Texas Hill Country development on Wednesday morning.
Source: Updated water plan for Hill Country development meant to protect Texas’ ‘crown jewels’ (KXAN)
Groundwater Pumping Drives Rapid Sinking in California
Study offers ideas on how to stop the sinking through strategic regional water recharge and other management approaches
Source: Groundwater Pumping Drives Rapid Sinking in California (Morning Ag Clips)
Federal Court Affirms North Plains GCD’s Regulatory Authority | The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts
Mirasol Springs water line moving forward in west Travis County
BEE CAVE, Texas (KXAN) — Mirasol Springs, a 1,400-acre development in western Travis County, will get access to water from Lake Travis. Board members with the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) approved drawing up a contract during their meeting on November 18.
Source: Mirasol Springs water line moving forward in west Travis County (KXAN)
Watch: Texas Tribune rural symposium focuses on small towns | The Texas Tribune
The Tribune’s rural symposium highlighted the challenges the state’s far-flung regions face — and the opportunities they offer.
Source: Watch: Texas Tribune rural symposium focuses on small towns | The Texas Tribune
City of Bryan takes legal action to preserve water resources
After a recent dispute from an out-of-state company, the City of Bryan is taking legal action to defend the Brazos Valley’s water resources.
Source: City of Bryan takes legal action to preserve water resources (KXXV & KRHD)
Ag. Commissioner says US-Mexico water treaty will help Texas | wfaa.com
The new agreement gives Mexico more ways to deliver the water it owes to the U.S.
Source: Ag. Commissioner says US-Mexico water treaty will help Texas | wfaa.com
Mirasol Springs proposed water line brings support and concern from Hill Country residents
Paula Priour, a landowner in Texas Hill Country, is concerned about the proposed water service line to the Mirasol Springs development, which will provide water to a 1,400 acre conservation-scale d…
Source: Mirasol Springs proposed water line brings support and concern from Hill Country residents
South Texas lawmaker files bill to help Rio Grande Valley farmers affected by border water crisis | WWLP
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, has filed legislation that, if approved, would give millions of dollars to farmers in the Rio Grande Valley affected by a lack of water payments from Mexico.