Water Resources Assistantship application deadline announced, IRNR debuts Land Trends comparison tool, Edwards Aquifer RIP approves plan, and more.
The time it never rained: learn how Texas water management has changed because of recurring droughts. Photo of Lake Austin, 1950s courtesy of LCRA.
The grass isn't greener on the other side. Learn about drought's effects on waterbodies, crops, livestock, energy, consumers and pocketbooks.
As over 90% of the Lone Star State remains in the midst of drought, get helpful resources for drought and water conservation. We release a monthly newsletter about the drought:
Recent News
- USGS 104G RFP Announcement
- IRNR’s Robert Gulley featured for work in Edwards Aquifer
- New Trinity Waters Basin Bulletin released
- Edwards Aquifer plan will reconcile endangered species protection with stakeholder needs
- Aquifer plan a major success
- Water planners urged to base needs on centuries, not decades, of drought data
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Chief Water Scientist position available! We're seeking a highly qualified water scientist to serve as Chief Water Scientist for advancing research and extension programs responding to high-priority water management needs in Texas and the South-central US. Learn more.
Upcoming Training Courses
- Conservation Science Social Media February 13, 2012
- 2012 Bacterial Source Tracking - State of the Science Conference February 28-29, 2012
Our training program markets and adminsters short courses on diverse natural resource and water related topics. See a full schedule or subscribe to receive updates about new courses.
Recent Publications
New Waves provides breaking news about water resources research and education in Texas.
txH2O magazine features current water resources research, outreach programs, and issues in Texas.
The Texas Water Journal is an online, peer-reviewed journal devoted to water resources management and policy issues.