by admin | Jan 28, 2019 | News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
Before the next Hurricane Harvey strikes and thousands of homes are damaged or destroyed, some Texas lawmakers want to make sure communities statewide are better prepared for floods. On Tuesday, state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, filed legislation to establish...
by admin | Jan 14, 2019 | Groundwater Resources, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
As urbanization and climate change are impacting aquifers across the country, officials and municipalities are turning to new technologies to meet water demands. For many entities, investing in Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) systems might be the way to go. ASR,...
by admin | Jan 14, 2019 | News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
After Hurricane Harvey inundated the Houston area with rain, scores of homeowners learned too late that their properties were designed to flood. Senate Bill 339 would require such disclosures. It would also force notice of whether a home has previously flooded. State... by admin | Oct 8, 2018 | Habitat Conservation Plans, Landowner Alliances, News, Riparian Management, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Wildlife
The Blanco River is one of the primary river networks that Central Texas communities depend upon for drinking water, flood abatement, agricultural production and recreation. Thanks to collaborative conservation work conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...
by admin | Sep 25, 2018 | News, Riparian Management, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Wildlife
AUSTIN – Lake Austin, once considered to be one of the top trophy bass fishing destinations in the nation, has experienced a decline in natural fish habitat in recent years due to efforts to control nuisance aquatic vegetation. Without plentiful habitat it can be a...
by admin | Feb 7, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed)
Dripping Springs is a good 90-minute drive to the north of San Antonio, but the flow of water connects this region even as water fights divide it. In this case, Dripping Springs is pursuing a permit that would allow it to discharge up to a million gallons of treated...