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Texas Observer: Lessons for the future of Texas water from the Medina and San Antonio rivers
“During busy summer days, more than 200 recreational boats launch from Red Cove Cafe & Marina in the unincorporated community of Mico. But on a Wednesday morning this May, only two boaters’ cars sat in the parking lot on the
Inside Climate News: Dry Springs in Central Texas Warn of Water Shortage Ahead
“Almost every other day, Charlie Flatten gets a call about another local water well gone dry. Last week, he tried to help one woman find a water truck to fill her home cistern. But all the hauling companies had suspended
Use Hill Country landscape to mitigate water risks
This article is by Jennifer Walker, National Wildlife Federation and Vanessa Puig-Williams, Environmental Defense Fund. It originally appeared in the San Antonio Express News on Aug 7, 2023. There’s a deep red bull’s-eye hovering over the Hill Country in the Texas
Texas Observer: Dow’s River
“As with most Texas rivers, the water flowing between the Brazos’ banks is already spoken for. In the late 1800s, Texas began selling off surface water rights to the first bidder—creating a “first in time, first in right,” system. On
Water Wins & Losses: Key Takeaways from the 88th Legislative Session
Texas Living Waters partner organizations were hard at work this session aiming to protect our water resources and to ensure healthy, safe, reliable water infrastructure for all Texans. Prior to session, our team laid the groundwork for impactful water legislation
Texas Tribune: Texas lawmakers allocated more than $2 billion to increase the state’s water supply and reduce flooding
“During this year’s legislative session, Texas lawmakers allocated part of the state’s historic $32.7 billion surplus toward better protecting the state against droughts and floods — an investment that followed one of the hottest summers on record and the worst
Texas Tribune: Texas lawmakers consider spending $1 billion for flood prevention and Galveston’s “Ike Dike”
“Texas lawmakers could allocate about a billion dollars this year to prevent floods, but the potentially huge investment is just a fraction of the tens of billions of dollars that are likely necessary to harden Texas communities against hurricanes and
Water loss mitigation is finally getting the attention it deserves
Some great news for Texas’ strained water resources: after months of intense advocacy on addressing water loss in Texas systems, the Texas Living Waters team got a critical win yesterday as the House amended Senate Bill 28 to include water
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On Thursday, the Texas Water Development Board will consider adopting the first-ever State Flood Plan. This is a major milestone for the state, and an important step forward to protect nearly 5 million Texans who live in floodplains.
Read more: https://texaslivingwaters.org/celebrating-texas-first-ever-state-flood-plan/…
From housing to energy and farming, our water resources are crucial for healthy and thriving communities. @TexasMonthly takes a deep dive into the future of water as our population grows and climate impacts like drought get worse. Read more:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/leaky-pipes-wasting-billions-gallons-water/
A fun (and relatable read) from @TexasMonthly! "Maybe it’s time to rewrite “The Green, Green Grass of Home” to “The Decorative Rocks and Agaves of Home” and stop fighting a battle every summer that we just can’t win." #txwater
https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/texas-lawns-hoa-city-drought-battle-humor/
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