Researcher conducting survey on groundwater issues
A researcher at Texas State University is requesting input for a study assessing public perceptions of groundwater and groundwater management. Full Story
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![The Rio Grande has been the lifeblood of the valleys and civilizations it flowed through for more than 3,000 years. As cities and farms suck it dry and a warming climate makes it evaporate faster, the river's future has never been more uncertain.]()
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Defending the last major undammed river in Lower 48
A controversial plan would place dams on two tributaries of Mississippi's Pascagoula River, known as the last major undammed river system in the lower 48 states. Full Story
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New book and art show celebrate Texas rivers
A new book and traveling art show, both titled "Of Texas Rivers and Texas Art," celebrate the state's rivers, bayous and bays through words and art. Full Story
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TWDB chairman looks back at regional water planning
Bech Bruun looks back at the development of the regional water planning process, concluding the approach has resulted in reducing the gap between planning and implementation. Full Story
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Event: Watershed Protection Plans symposium
The Texas Water Symposium, on creating and maintaining healthy waterways at a community scale, will be held Feb. 23 in San Marcos. Full Story
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New report out on 2016 Texas Water Roadmap Forum
A new report on the 2016 Texas Water Roadmap Forum that develops plans for the state's water future is now available. Full Story
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Event: Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium, focused on trends in water efficiency, will be held in Austin on Feb. 2 at the Canyon View Event Center. Full Story
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Utility vows to do better after contaminating preserve
The West Travis County Public Utility Agency says that it is working on improving its procedures following the release of two million gallons of treated effluent last year into the nearby Balcones Preserve. Full Story
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Event: Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium
The Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium is scheduled for Feb. 22 in Houston at the United Way Community Resource Center. Full Story
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New research shows toll of human activities on rivers
New research findings, long in the making, show that the recent outbreak of a non-native deadly fish parasite on the Yellowstone River was probably the result of the cumulative impact of human activities. Full Story
![The Rio Grande has been the lifeblood of the valleys and civilizations it flowed through for more than 3,000 years. As cities and farms suck it dry and a warming climate makes it evaporate faster, the river's future has never been more uncertain.]()
Credit: Erich Schlegel