Study finds America's lakes are getting saltier
The first large-scale study of chloride in North American lakes has found that lakes are getting saltier. Full Story
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Event: Texas Aquifer Conference
The Annual Texas Aquifer Conference, focusing on "Everything Aquifers and Groundwater Management," will take place in Austin on May 3-4 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark. Full Story
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Event: Texas-Israeli Water Innovation Showcase
The Texas-Israeli Water Innovation Showcase, in San Marcos on May 5, will explore how Texas can leverage Israel's cutting-edge water technology to meet the state's future water challenges. Full Story
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TWJ: Analyzing sources of contamination in Dickinson Bayou
Researchers investigated sources of contamination in the Dickinson Bayou watershed and found on-site sewage facilities may not be the major cause of bacterial contamination in the area. Full Story
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America's version of Amazon River is now endangered
The Mobile River System, known as America's Amazon because of its exceptional biodiversity, is now considered endangered. Full Story
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Event: Launch of a new book about the Blanco River
The official release of "The Blanco River," published by Texas A&M University Press, will be held April 8 in Kyle. Full Story
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Legislators launch new water battle in Hays County
Water bills proposed by legislators that would favor large landowners and weaken oversight are renewing a battle at the Texas Capitol over pumping in Hays County. Full Story
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Time to apply for agricultural water conservation grants
The Texas Water Development Board is calling for applications for its Agricultural Water Conservation Grants Program, with a deadline of May 10. Full Story
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Lessons from Texas on the energy-water nexus
The alternating droughts and floods in Texas have demonstrated the importance of the relationship between energy and water, known as the energy-water nexus. Full Story
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Congress members fight Trump cuts to rural water
Some U.S. House members drafted a letter to colleagues to enlist their support in preventing the elimination of a water funding grant program. Full Story
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