Austin has begun considering Decker Lake, a nearby reservoir, as a potential water source — a move that could supply water downstream for environmental flows to ease the drain on Highland Lakes, but which could be "politically tricky." Full Story
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to prevent the Obama administration from enforcing a rule proposed by the EPA that would determine which streams and waterways would be protected from development under the Clean Water Act. Full Story
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A workshop titled "Getting in Step — Top 10 Outreach Tips That Won't Break the Bank" will be held in Austin on Sept. 29 for organizations involved in water resources, as part of the Texas Watershed Planning Program. Full Story
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An op-ed by William McKenzie calls for more private-sector initiatives and adding more geologists to the staff of the Texas Water Development Board in order to explore the potential of turning brackish water into viable water sources for the state. Full Story
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As the drought continues, waters from the Comal Springs will receive extra monitoring, including evaluations of endangered species and their habitats, through the Habitat Conservation Plan created by the Edwards Aquifer Recovery Implementation Program. Full Story
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In response to extreme drought conditions, the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Desert Research Institute are partnering with the U.S. Geological Survey to assess climate change and ways to protect northern Nevada's water resources. Full Story
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The Lower Colorado River Authority Board has agreed to delay approval of a new water management plan to deal with the issue of diverting water from the Highland Lakes to downstream agricultural users. Full Story
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The Lower Colorado River Authority has announced a crackdown on "water thieves" — that is, property owners residing on hillsides above Lake Travis and other Highland Lakes who take water illegally from the lakes. Full Story
Research scientists in the Texas A&M ecosystem science and management department will lead a study of trees killed during the drought of 2011 and 2012. Full Story
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The Texas A&M Water Conservation and Technology Center is offering help as a neutral go-between to address water concerns in the Eagle Ford Shale formation. Full Story
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