by admin | Apr 8, 2015 | Drought, News, Water Planning
It seems that everywhere we turn, there is news of the historic drought currently gripping California. Could the current water shortage mark the end ofCalifornia’s booming growth? Or is it simply another obstacle to overcome – a “resource management... by admin | Apr 5, 2015 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Planning
California has mandated a 25% cut in water use one month after an LA Times op-ed by NASA scientist Jay Famiglietti kicked off with: “California has about one year of water left.” But, what did that headline actually mean? “One of the key points of the op-ed was that,... by admin | Apr 3, 2015 | News, Water Quality
Landowners Pat and Terrell Graham have won a small victory in their fight to prevent a neighboring developer from being allowed to dump 350,000 gallons of wastewater onto their property. A judge recently ruled in favor of the Grahams, recommending TCEQ deny the...
by admin | Mar 27, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News, Water Planning
The Vista Ridge water project in San Antonio threatens to follow a dangerous precedent: draining water from one region to another in a way that will only increase exurban sprawl in the Hill Country. If this solution seems familiar it should: It’s the California model...
by admin | Mar 26, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News
A volley of legislation launched by state Rep.Jason Isaac to stop a controversial groundwater project in Hays County came under harsh scrutiny by his fellow lawmakers on Wednesday. The Republican of Dripping Springs wants to stop Houston-based Electro Purification...
by admin | Mar 25, 2015 | News, Rainwater Harvesting, Water Conservation
Rainwater Revival Calls for Grant Applications from Hill Country Schools For the fifth consecutive year, the Hill Country Alliance’s Rainwater Revival offers funds to help students learn about rainwater catchment and water conservation. As Texas Hill Country residents...
