‘Critical’ cyber vulnerabilities found in many water utilities, warns EPA inspector general

Source: ‘Critical’ cyber vulnerabilities found in many water utilities, warns EPA inspector general | StateScoop

By Julie TomascikEditorA bill introduced last week aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers and ranchers who have been affected by lack of water payments from Mexico.The South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act, authored by U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz who represents the Valley, is designed to address the economic

Source: New legislation aims to help Rio Grande Valley farmers – Texas Farm Bureau

Source: Survey Reveals Urgent Need for Groundwater Conservation as U.S. Aquifers Face Depletion (KXAN)

Substantial impediments to using state’s large reserves of slightly salty groundwater.

Source: Brackish Groundwater Is No Easy Water Solution for Arizona – Circle of Blue

By Julie TomascikEditorAn amended 1944 water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico may offer some relief to Rio Grande Valley farmers grappling with severe water shortages.The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), which manages cross-border water treaties, announced the two nations signed a long-awaited agreement. This amendment, Minute 331, provides Mexico with greater flexibility

Source: U.S., Mexico reach deal to assist water deliveries for Texas farmers – Texas Farm Bureau

Source: Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Accept Water Offer For Rio Grande Valley | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott

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)

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)

Source: Federal Court Affirms North Plains GCD’s Regulatory Authority | The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts

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)