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Latino Rights Group, SAWS File Update in Long-Running Water Case

by admin | Mar 30, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, Water Planning

A national Latino rights advocacy group and San Antonio’s water utility submitted a filing this week in a long-quiet federal court case concerning whether Latinos are adequately represented in the entity that manages the Edwards Aquifer. It’s been six years since...
Coke, Nestle Near Ownership of World’s Second Largest Aquifer

Coke, Nestle Near Ownership of World’s Second Largest Aquifer

by admin | Mar 23, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, News

A concerted push is underway in South America that could see one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water soon fall into the hands of transnational corporations such as Coca-Cola and Nestle. According to reports, talks to privatize the Guarani Aquifer – a vast...
San Antonio’s Edwards Aquifer Protection Program: Overview and Analysis

San Antonio’s Edwards Aquifer Protection Program: Overview and Analysis

by admin | Mar 19, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, News

“The City of San Antonio’s Edwards Aquifer Protection Program utilizes land and conservation easement acquisitions to protect the quality and quantity of Edwards Aquifer recharge. Overall, the analysis concludes that the program has been well adapted to the...
Do Landowners Have Right to Protest Proposed Water Project?

Do Landowners Have Right to Protest Proposed Water Project?

by admin | Mar 7, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, News

An interesting legal question has arisen in Bastrop County recently that could have impacts on groundwater law and landowner rights across Texas. Background: In 2013, Recharge Water (formerly End Op) applied for a permit from the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation...
Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District cancels confirmation and board elections, citing funding concerns

Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District cancels confirmation and board elections, citing funding concerns

by admin | Mar 7, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, News

After a month and a half of planning and securing election funding on Tuesday from Travis County Commissioner’s Court,the temporary board for the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District unexpectedly voted in a unanimous decision Friday afternoon...
What can Nebraska teach the American West about managing water? A lot.

What can Nebraska teach the American West about managing water? A lot.

by admin | Feb 26, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, News

Nebraska is one of the top producers of corn, soybeans and hogs in the country. With 91 percent of the state’s total land area dedicated to agricultural production, a lot of water is needed to support all of Nebraska’s farms and ranches. Fortunately, the...
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