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.


Recent News
- Climate Science Center Partners Meeting scheduled for June 12th
- Water Resources Competitive Grants Program
- Wurbs appointed McFarland Professor
- TWRI wins environmental award
- From the Ground Up - Future Water Needs For Texas
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Dr. Venkat Lakshmi, of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, presented a seminar titled "Studies of the land surface hydrological cycle using modeling, observations and remote sensing" on the Texas A&M University campus on May 4. Lakshmi is one of three candidates for the chief water scientist position with TWRI. View seminar
Alternatively, you may view all seminars from the three candidates.
Upcoming Training Courses
- SWAT for Beginners May 21-22, 2012
- Bacterial Detection and Tracking Symposium May 22, 2012
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Recent Publications
Conservation Matters covers the latest research and education news about land, water and wildlife in Texas and beyond state lines.
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.






