Author: Leslie Lee
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Research roundup: recent water research from TWRI and around Texas
Guadalupe River New Braunfels, Texas. Adobe Stock photo. Peer-reviewed publications by Texas A&M AgriLife and TWRI scientists The extraordinary drought provision and the future of the Rio Grande water deliveries under the 1944 US–Mexico water treaty: an exploratory policy analysis: Texas Water resources Institute Senior Research Scientist Rosario Sanchez and coauthors analyze how decision makers have…
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Private water well screenings set for North East Texas May 5-8
The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting upcoming water screenings in North East Texas May 5-8 for residents and well owners. Joel Pigg, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist, College Station, said the Texas Well Owner Network program is for Texas residents who depend on household wells for their water needs. “The TWON program was established…
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Davidson Creek watershed meeting set for April 29
The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, is hosting a stakeholder meeting for local residents and stakeholders to contribute to the Davidson Creek Watershed Protection Plan April 29 in Caldwell. The public meeting will be held at noon at the Burleson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Office, 1516 Fm 166 in Caldwell. Attendees should note…
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TWRI welcomes new staff members
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) business team and water team have welcomed new staff members this spring. Mary Michael Zahed joined the institute in February as a program specialist, leading projects related to watershed planning and implementation. Zahed will be focusing on stakeholder engagement, educational outreach and building strong community partnerships. Prior to working at…
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Private water well screenings set for Permian Basin April 21-25
Article originally written by Leslie Lee The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, will host water well screenings April 21-25 for residents and well owners in the Permian Basin region Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen, arsenic and salinity. “The TWON program was established to help well owners become…
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Get a closer look: Early spring brings idyllic water quality monitoring conditions
Article originally written by Sadie Kammlah Early spring in Texas means chilly mornings, budding trees, emerging wildflowers and warm afternoons — and some of Texas’ most idyllic conditions for fieldwork. Recently the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) water quality monitoring team headed to East Texas to conduct routine water quality monitoring at Town Creek. The…
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TWRI researcher analyzes multiple-use water services in low- and middle-income nations
Article originally written by Sadie Kammlah As a result of limited resources in low-and middle-income countries, most communities use the same water source for both domestic and productive uses. These uses include drinking water, irrigation and watering livestock. Matt Stellbauer, a Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University and research specialist at the Texas Water Resources…
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Private water well screenings set for Hays County April 7-8
The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting a water screening April 7-8 in Hays County for residents and well owners. Joel Pigg, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist, College Station, said the Texas Well Owner Network program is for Texas residents who depend on household wells for their water needs. “The TWON program was established to…
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Building collaborations in Italy
TWRI leadership visits with leadership and researchers at the University of Bari. Did you know that Texas and Italy face many of the same water challenges? Saltwater intrusion into groundwater resources, sustainable water use for agricultural production, and municipal water security for large urban populations — water leaders in both Italy and Texas are tackling…
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EPA accepts Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Plan, stakeholders invited to March 31 meeting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reviewed and accepted the Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Protection Plan (WPP). Acceptance is a major accomplishment for the coalition of local stakeholders and state officials who collaboratively created the science-based plan, led by the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI). The WPP outlines a strategy to implement management measures that will…
