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Celebrating Texas’ First-Ever State Flood Plan
On August 15th, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will consider adopting the state’s first-ever comprehensive flood plan—a historic milestone in our collective efforts to safeguard Texas communities from the increasing threat of floods. Flooding impacts Texas in a big
Historic Opportunities: EPIC & NWF Recommendations for Texas State Revolving Funds
The Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (CWSRF and DWSRF) are nearly synonymous with water and wastewater infrastructure financing in Texas. For decades the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has provided low-cost financing and forgivable loans through the
Texas Monthly: Leaky Pipes are Wasting Billions Upon Billions of Gallons of Texas Water
As Texas’s population booms and the state grows hotter and drier, it’s more important than ever to understand: Who’s wasting our water? Every day buried pipes across Texas spill water into the soil, through breaks large and small. Roadwork and digging
San Antonio Express News: How SAWS is working to fix its 21 billion-gallon water loss problem
When the San Antonio Water System pitched the Vista Ridge pipeline, the utility called it a “game-changing water project.” SAWS officials promoted the $2.8 billion project as a crucial step to diversify and expand San Antonio’s water supply, and they
Texas Tribune: Old pipes cause Texas cities to lose tens of billions of gallons of water each year
Texas’ most populous cities lost roughly 88 billion gallons of water last year because of aging water infrastructure and extreme heat, costing them millions of dollars and straining the state’s water supply, according to self-reported water loss audits. The documents
Houston Chronicle: With flood risk a moving target, can Texas’ state plan catch up?
The first full draft of the [state flood] plan from the Texas Water Development Board, a 267-page report that drew on input from 15 volunteer-led regional groups, showed that over 5 million Texans live or work in areas susceptible to flooding. At-risk
Axios Houston: Nature-based solutions key to Galveston’s climate resiliency
Galveston Island is vulnerable to sea level rise, and a new report emphasizes the need for more nature-based solutions. The Climate Resilient Galveston report released this week by the National Wildlife Federation identifies how solutions that restore and strengthen Galveston’s natural features
Climate Resilient Galveston Report Shows the Value of Nature-Based Solutions
Galveston Island is no stranger to extreme weather events. From the Great Storm of 1900, which still holds the record for the deadliest storm in the U.S., to Hurricane Ike in 2008, which damaged more than three-quarters of the island’s
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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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