by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 29, 2022 | Community, Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Texas continues to see triple-digit temperatures, and some experts say it’s contributing to dropping lake levels. According to the Lower Colorado River Authority, water levels at Lake Travis near Austin are at a four-year low. “The higher temperatures lead to higher... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 29, 2022 | Community, Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Planning and Development, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
With the state experiencing its most severe early summer drought conditions in nearly a decade, Texans are facing a wave of especially hot and dry weather that may kick off one of the state’s hottest summers on record, says Texas A&M University climate expert John... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 29, 2022 | Community, Drought, Economics of Sound Planning, Ecosystem Services, Groundwater Resources, News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
At a time when Texas continues it’s massive population growth, yet is experiencing declining water supplies and persistent drought, it is apparent that water remains the limiting factor to maintaining and growing our vibrant Texas economy. Over the decade from 2010 to... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 29, 2022 | Community, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
A new film studio coming to Central Texas is facing pushback amid locals concerned about the impact it could have on the water in the area. Earlier this month, the San Marcos City Council approved incentives “in the form of refunds of a percentage of real and personal... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 29, 2022 | Drought, News, Regional Planning, Water Resources
The Guadalupe River is feeling the impact of scorching hot, dry weather in south central Texas, but river officials are not overly concerned about it yet. Stretching from Kerr County — northwest of San Antonio — to the Gulf of Mexico, the Guadalupe River is a popular... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 29, 2022 | Community, Community Resilience News and Resources, Drought, News, Planning and Development
Texas A&M Forest Service is warning Texans about the potential for wildfires Thursday and Friday. Texas A&M Forest Service fire resources have responded to four wildfires in portions of the Panhandle and West Texas so far this week. Those fires have burned...
