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Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District

Protecting and conserving the groundwater resources of Brazos and Robertson Counties.

Texas Faces $160B GDP Loss by 2030 if Water Infrastructure Investments Are Not Made, Report Finds

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Alan Day

The report also projects a water supply deficit of nearly 6.9 million acre-feet by 2070—enough to serve 20.7 million households annually

Source: Texas Faces $160B GDP Loss by 2030 if Water Infrastructure Investments Are Not Made, Report Finds

Texas farmers say fertilizer made from sewage poisoned land | The Texas Tribune

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Alan Day

The fertilizer was promoted as an environmental win-win for years. An untold number of farmers and ranchers across Texas have spread it on their land.

Source: Texas farmers say fertilizer made from sewage poisoned land | The Texas Tribune

PFAS in Groundwater: State-by-state Regulations – November 2024 | BCLP – JDSupra

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Alan Day

Source: PFAS in Groundwater: State-by-state Regulations – November 2024 | BCLP – JDSupra

Texas ‘at the mercy of Mexico’ amid water shortage, state official says

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Alan Day

The Texas official says Mexico owes the state 1.1 billion cubic meter of water.

Source: Texas ‘at the mercy of Mexico’ amid water shortage, state official says

Uranium Mining Revival Portends Nuclear Renaissance in Texas and Beyond – Inside Climate News

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Alan Day

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium boom means for their groundwater.

Source: Uranium Mining Revival Portends Nuclear Renaissance in Texas and Beyond – Inside Climate News

Why Texas water infrastructure is struggling to keep up

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Alan Day

Source: Why Texas water infrastructure is struggling to keep up (DMN)

The Role of Desalination in Agriculture’s Future

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Alan Day

Ralph Loya was pretty sure he was going to lose the corn. His farm had been scorched by El Paso’s hottest-ever June and second-hottest August; the West Texas county saw 53 days soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer of 2024…..

Source: The Role of Desalination in Agriculture’s Future (thewire.in)

Lawsuit limbo over disputed New Mexico, Texas water rights | KiowaCountyPress.net

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Alan Day

A delegation of New Mexico lawmakers is asking the federal government to quickly resolve long-standing litigation.

Source: Lawsuit limbo over disputed New Mexico, Texas water rights | KiowaCountyPress.net

Why Did Earth Tilt 31.5 Inches?

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Alan Day

Can we fix it back?

Source: Why Did Earth Tilt 31.5 Inches? (Popular Mechanics)

Lower Rio Grande Farmers Calling On Trump for Water Needs | NewsRadio 740 KTRH

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Alan Day

“Texas agriculture in the lower Rio Grande Valley is going to disappear without water from the treaty obligations,” Texas Farm Bureau spokesman says

Source: Lower Rio Grande Farmers Calling On Trump for Water Needs | NewsRadio 740 KTRH

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