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Steinhagen Lake in Tyler County, Texas © 2017 George Hutto
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q&a+water: John D. Bolten
In this issue’s Q&A, Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Todd Votteler, interviews Dr. John D. Bolten, Associate Program Manager of Water Resources for the NASA Applied Sciences Program. Full story from Texas+Water →
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Here's a look at current and future conditions for drought and rainfall in Texas and beyond via The Meadow Center’s Dr. Robert Mace:
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The High Plains and Southeast Texas are out of drought, but about 50 percent of Texas remains in an intensifying drought. |
Drought conditions are expected to persist for much of the state through at least January. |
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talk+water: Peter Lake, Texas Water Development Board
Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief Dr. Todd Votteler talks with Peter Lake, Chairman of the Texas Water Development Board. Full story from Texas+Water →
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The opinions in Texas+Water are those of the authors and shall not be construed to represent the opinions and policies of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, the Texas Water Journal or the Texas Water Resources Institute.
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Early Voting in Texas’ Constitutional Amendment Election Ends Nov. 1. Here’s What Voters Will Decide
Voters have 10 proposed constitutional amendments on their ballots. And in three special elections, some Texans will elect new state lawmakers. Full story from the Texas Tribune →
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TREAD Coalition: Cities, Water Authorities Issue Warning to Federal Government: Make Permian Highway Pipeline Comply with the Endangered Species Act
The TREAD Coalition is a coalition of Central Texas cities and conservation organizations who are notifying the federal government they will sue if it fails to hold Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline project accountable to requirements outlined in the Endangered Species Act. Full story from Business Wire →
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Drop by Drop: Water's Role in Our Interconnected World
Water divides and unites communities all over the world. The Texas Standard series Drop by Drop explores how water shapes life in Texas, Mexico, Central America and around the world. Full story from Texas Standard →
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New Water Insecurity Scale Provides Critical Data
Texas A&M Geography’s Wendy Jepson co-authored new research quantifying experiences of household water insecurity in an equivalent way across low- and middle-income countries. Full story from Texas A&M Today →
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New Snorkel Tours Offer Up-close View of Protected San Marcos springs
The springs that once played host to an underwater theme park are now protected, and the group leading conservation efforts at Spring Lake is offering an up-close view of the area’s ecology. Full story from KXAN →
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Transboundary Water Sharing: Risk Perceptions Held by Texas Border Decision Makers
Despite transboundary water resource management issues being a source of tension between neighboring states, little research has addressed what causes cooperation or conflict between differing governments along borders. In order to better understand what drives cooperative or conflictual behavior among transboundary stakeholders, a cross-sectional study was conducted along the Texas-Mexico border. Full report from the Texas Water Journal →
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A Rose Inspires Smart Way to Collect and Purify Water
A new device for collecting and purifying water, developed at The University of Texas at Austin, was inspired by a rose and, while more engineered than enchanted, is a dramatic improvement on current methods. Each flower-like structure costs less than 2 cents and can produce more than half a gallon of water per hour per square meter. Full story from UT News →
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lee Kucera and Callaway Aimone to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on May 1, 2023 and May 1, 2025, respectively. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Charles “Charlie” Taylor and Leonard Steffek for terms set to expire on May 1, 2025. |
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Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Aaron C. Bulkley and appointed Gene Allen and Lynda Ables to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority Board of Directors with terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor appointed Austin Dickson to a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. |
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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kirby Hollingsworth to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. |
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Nancy Blackwell, P.E., Fred Hernandez, Jr., and Mason Vaughan to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.
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Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gloria Milian Matt to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on August 31, 2021. |
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Governor Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Jacobs and appointed Joshua A. “Josh” McAdams and Kevin M. Williams to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 6, 2025. |
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JOB OPENINGS
- Water Resources Design Manager, Freese and Nichols - Fort Worth. Details.
- Groundwater Modeler / GIS Analyst, Texas Water Development Board - Austin. Details.
- Biologist, Trinity River Authority - Dallas. Details.
- GIS Specialist, Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District - Cleburne. Details.
- Communications Manager, Texas Water Resources Institute - College Station. Details.
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Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Training: Petronila & San Fernando Creek
November 6, 2019
Bishop, TX
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Texas Water Symposium: Mysterious Creatures, Exploring the Depths of Our Aquifers
November 13, 2019
Kerrville, TX
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Texas Water Symposium: One Water Projects in Motion
November 21, 2019
San Marcos, TX
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Texas Society for Ecological Restoration 24th Annual Conference
November 8-10, 2019
Galveston, TX
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Urban Stream Processes & Restoration Training
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Applied Environmental Statistics
December 9, 2019
College Station, TX
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