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Texas Tribune: Another Hot, Dry Summer May Push Parts of Texas to the Brink
Two consecutive summers of brutal heat and drought have left some parts of Texas with notably low water supplies going into 2024. A wet year or a well-placed hurricane could quickly pull these regions back from the brink. But winter rains have disappointed
KXAN: Texas’ water problem and the path to solutions
As parts of Central and East Texas face flooding this week, it can be easy to forget: Texas has a serious water problem. As hundreds of thousands of new Texans flow into the state every year, state leaders warn the
Texas Living Waters’ Year in Review
We’re wrapping up a busy year on the Texas Living Waters team: in 2023 we worked against the backdrop of a record breaking drought and heat wave that demonstrated just how crucial it is and will be to continue shoring
Houston’s New Building Codes Are a Win For The Climate
Last week, the City of Houston adopted new building construction codes that will make homes and businesses across the city more water and energy efficient– and in the process, more climate resilient. In 2020, city leaders released a Resilience Plan
The Texas Water Development Board Has an Opportunity to Increase Resilience and Equity In Next Round of Funding
For nearly 35 years, the Environmental Protection Agency has worked with states to provide funding for water infrastructure through State Revolving Funds (SRF). There are two general SRF programs—the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Clean Water State
KERA: North Texas cities are losing billions of gallons of water to old infrastructure
North Texas lost around 40 billion gallons of water in 2021, the most recent year available according to data from the Texas Water Development Board — that includes reported breaks and leaks as well as unreported losses. And that number
Texas Tribune: “Ike Dike” coastal barrier project could cost $57 billion with inflation, Army Corps says
Inflation could push the cost of Texas’ coastal barrier project — already expected to be the largest civil engineering project in U.S. history — to $57 billion, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. That’s 68% higher than the Corps’ most
As Record Heat and Drought Gripped Texas This Summer, Our Water Systems Struggle
It’s official: This year, Texas experienced its second hottest summer on record. Between June and August, the average temperature in the state hovered around 85 degrees. In 2011, the hottest year on record that also set the state’s drought of
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On Thursday, the Texas Water Development Board will consider adopting the first-ever State Flood Plan. This is a major milestone for the state, and an important step forward to protect nearly 5 million Texans who live in floodplains.
Read more: https://texaslivingwaters.org/celebrating-texas-first-ever-state-flood-plan/…
From housing to energy and farming, our water resources are crucial for healthy and thriving communities. @TexasMonthly takes a deep dive into the future of water as our population grows and climate impacts like drought get worse. Read more:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/leaky-pipes-wasting-billions-gallons-water/
A fun (and relatable read) from @TexasMonthly! "Maybe it’s time to rewrite “The Green, Green Grass of Home” to “The Decorative Rocks and Agaves of Home” and stop fighting a battle every summer that we just can’t win." #txwater
https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/texas-lawns-hoa-city-drought-battle-humor/
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