Desalination could harm Texas Bays
Written by Tom Spencer August 2, 2016 Rubbing Salt in the Wound In the best of times, Texas’ bays are teeming with life thanks to a vital mix
August 2, 2016
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Water Efficiency Networks: Regional Cooperation and Success on Water Conservation
Effective water conservation measures shouldn’t stop at jurisdictional boundaries such as city or county lines and knowledge shouldn’t either. This is the foundation of the Water Efficiency Networks in Central
December 18, 2015
The best time to plan for drought is when we aren’t in one
Drought is nothing new to Texans; it is frequent and inevitable. Across much of Texas the end of the current drought is being declared—soil moisture levels are nearing normal and
August 13, 2015
Texas’ Courts Legal Treatment of Groundwater is Fluid
Groundwater rights have been hotly debated in Texas for as long as there has been the ability to pump it. Unlike surface water, which is owned by the state and
November 20, 2014
Next Steps for San Antonio’s Vista Ridge Project
This blog was written with the assistance of Amy Hardberger, Assistant Professor of Law at St. Mary’s University Last week, the San Antonio City Council unanimously voted to move forward
November 7, 2014
Financing Sustainable Water: Tools for Solving the Revenue/Conservation Paradox
There are many reasons to get excited about water conservation. However, one big question that water utilities often confront is how can a utility sustain itself financially if it encourages
October 28, 2014
Vista Ridge Project Creates More Questions Than Answers
UPDATE: My statement from the public hearing can be read here. This blog was written with the assistance of Tyson Broad with the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club
October 6, 2014
Evaporation – a loss for humans and wildlife in Texas
As the current Texas drought drags on, it’s becoming commonplace to hear about yet another lake somewhere in the state reaching a new record low level. According to the 2012
September 24, 2014
Motivated by Deadlines? Here’s One for You: Sept. 1
In today’s fast-paced society, it’s hard to keep up with all the important things we would like to do – like, for example, create a sustainable water future for Texas!
August 28, 2014
Limits to outdoor watering become a permanent part of the Texas landscape
As Smart Irrigation Month ends and summer temperatures continue to rise, outdoor irrigation continues to be limited across much of Texas. Some outdoor irrigation restrictions are always in effect through water
August 4, 2014
Heading to a Conclusion? Or Heading Back to Court?
The Executive Administrator of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has made a final recommendation regarding the long-boiling dispute between two Texas regional water planning groups over the proposed Marvin
June 13, 2014
Keeping Rivers Flowing in Texas
Summer is coming and that means beating the heat by spending time at the river. For my family, that means swimming in the Pedernales, fishing along the Colorado, and tubing
May 21, 2014
