by admin | Nov 18, 2021 | Drought, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
This past week, California declared a statewide drought emergency. It follows the first-ever federal shortage declaration on the Colorado River, triggering cuts to water supplies in the Southwest. The Colorado is the lifeblood of the region. It waters some of the...
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Community, News, One Water, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Planning, Water Resources
We highly recommend this nuanced take on recent federal infrastructure funding outlined in the article below from Small Towns. While having additional federal infrastructure funding is crucial to the continued success of our changing communities, we also recognize...
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Drought, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, News, Public Lands, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
In 2020, seven multidisciplinary teams were chosen as recipients of the fiscal year 2020-2021 Water Seed Grant Initiative, “Research, Engineering and Extension: Creation and Deployment of Water-Use Efficient Technology Platforms.” The teams were selected by Texas...
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Native Landscapes, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources, Wildlife
The White House on Tuesday announced a series of new proposals for climate initiatives, including new building standards for structures in flood-vulnerable areas. In the fact sheet, the Biden administration announced a comment period for an update to the National...
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it expects to issue by October 15th a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity for technical assistance and training providers to support small drinking water and wastewater systems that are often...
by admin | Nov 2, 2021 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
In August, during the second special session of the 87th Texas Legislature, the Texas Capitol flooded. After the water stopped cascading down the pink granite walls inside the Capitol extension, the Legislature resumed its deliberations. The August flood was preceded...
