Austin, Texas – On September 24th, 2024 Texas Water Foundation proudly recognized Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar as the 10th Rainmaker of the Year. Surrounded by more than 300 water champions at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, TX, the event’s theme was dedicated to the connection b

Source: Comptroller Glenn Hegar Receives the 2024 Rainmaker of the Year Award — Texas Water Foundation

(The Center Square) – Four rural Arizona county supervisors are asking for more regulation when it comes to pumping rural groundwater, something that their constituents denied them in 2022.

Source: Counties call for rural groundwater management despite some voters rejecting it (thecentersquare.com)

Source: Cities in the West – Developing State Water Roadmaps Is Essential | George W. Bush Presidential Center

Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.

Source: West Texans split on proposed carbon capture plant | The Texas Tribune

The Marvin Nichols Reservoir would require the state to seize farmland through eminent domain.

Source: Northeast Texans press for alternatives to land grab for reservoir | Texas Standard

Portions of eastern Williamson and Travis counties have dropped a drought category.

Source: Central Texas drought monitor: Conditions worsen east of I-35 | kvue.com

ALABAMA – Although Texas has greatly benefitted from the influx of new residents moving to the ‘Lone Star State’ in recent years, the increase in population could also exacerbate some issues in the long term. In August, we saw a small glimpse of this as water levels in reservoirs were low. But the real problem could be much worse.

Source: Influx of Population Set to Exacerbate Texas’ Lack of Water Issues, Putting Economic Growth at Risk

Source: Addressing Challenges to Ensuring Justice and Sustainability in Policy and Infrastructure for Texas Water Resources in the 21st Century | Texas Water Journal

A geyser erupted in an oilfield Wednesday, sending water contaminated with oil 100 feet into the air. Responders attributed it to groundwater injections from fracking sites.

Source: Massive 100-foot geyser erupts in US state’s oilfield

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (Border Report) — Not even a month after retiring from his position as McAllen city manager, Roel “Roy” Rodriguez has taken on a new role heading a powerful group of leaders and lawmakers to come up with solutions to dwindling water supplies in the Rio Grande Valley.

Source: New South Texas Water Working Group looking for sustainable water solution (FOX 5)