BOONE, N.C. (AP) — On the whooshing Watauga River, excavators claw at the remains of Shulls Mill Dam, pulling concrete apart piece by piece and gradually opening a waterway kept in check for nearly two centuries.

Source: Federal infrastructure funding is fueling a push to remove dams and restore river habitat (AP)

The Rio Grande Valley relies on water released from Lake Amistad near Del Rio and Falcon Lake south of Laredo, but reservoir capacities have been declining

Source: Rio Grande Valley Agriculture Faces Water Uncertainty | Morning Ag Clips

Finding water resources are a big concern across the Rio Grande Valley.

Source: Efforts underway to boost water supply across the Rio Grande Valley

An SMU study is the first scientific proof of a phenomenon local landowners have long warned was occurring.

Source: Study links well blowouts to fracking wastewater injection | The Texas Tribune

TNC is collaborating with farmers and ranchers to find solutions to our water challenges, providing incentives in exchange for access to water rights.

Source: In the Balance: Shaping Texas’ Water Future (Texas Nature Conservancy)

Water levels at the Amistad and Falcon international reservoirs are currently at 19% and 12% of capacity, respectively. Some of the decrease is from lower inflows from the U.S. side of the river.

Source: Data shows Rio Grande water shortage is not just due to Mexico’s lack of water deliveries

Eighteen water districts in the arid U.S. West will receive a share of $400 million from the USDA for local projects that pay farmers to reduce water consumption while keeping land in production, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday.

Source: Projects will pay farmers to reduce water use in the West

It takes energy to produce energy, and any Permian Basin oil and gas producer will acknowledge power costs comprise a large chunk of operating expenses — and a significant challenge to ensure there is enough power.

Source: Water consortium, Natura team up on power project (mrt.com)