by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 29, 2022 | Drought, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
San Antonio Water System said Monday it will keep Stage 2 watering conditions in place despite the Edwards Aquifer Authority declaring Stage 3 for pumping. The Edwards Aquifer is steadily dropping as drought conditions persist in South Texas and the San Antonio area.... 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 | Conservation Easements, Groundwater Resources, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, News, Water Planning
SMGA is happy to announce the addition of a seventh natural area to the San Marcos Greenbelt. Known for years simply as the Buie Tract, these roughly 94 acres have been renamed River Recharge Natural Area (RReNA), due to the many karst features on the property.... 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 admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Community, Community Resilience News and Resources, Equity in the Outdoors, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, One Water, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality
Climate change has been warned by scientists for years, and through heat waves with unreasonably high temperatures, the state of Texas is already suffering the consequences of this phenomenon in various ways. Read more from the Reform Austin Staff at Reform Austin...
