Category: 2018
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FY2019 USGS 104G Water Resources National Competitive Grant announced
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) announces the release of the draft Request for Pre-proposals for the FY 2019 National Competitive Grant Program by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources. Pre-proposals are requested on the topics of improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply and availability. Any investigator at an institution of…
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Master Irrigator program: From demonstration to adoption
Article originally written by Alexandra Hoskins Agricultural water conservation is extremely important, especially in the Ogallala Aquifer region. Targeting the agricultural water users in the North Texas area, a program began in 2016 that focuses on conserving irrigation: the Master Irrigator program. While Master Gardeners or Master Naturalists may be familiar programs, the Master Irrigator program is a bit different. Master…
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#ICYMI: TWRI’s Sanchez interviewed by Yale University’s Climate Connections
Dr. Rosario Sanchez of the Texas Water Resources Institute was recently interviewed by Yale University’s Climate Connections about the possibility that groundwater could become a source of conflict between U.S. and Mexico. The interview focuses on the increased use of groundwater with the depletion of the Rio Grande. “Bi-nationally there is no treaty on groundwater between Mexico and…
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Institute to host training on implementing watershed plans Dec. 17
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) will host an Implementing Watershed Plans Training Dec. 17 in College Station for watershed coordinators and water and natural resource professionals. The training is set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Texas A&M Forest Service, 200 Technology Way. Nathan Glavy, TWRI’s Extension program specialist, said the training costs $50 and includes…
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TWJ publishes paper on water workforce readiness
The Texas Water Journal recently published a paper titled “Water security for Texas: a post-secondary education pathway for water workforce readiness” by Rudolph A. Rosen, Luis A. Cifuentes, James Fischer, Howard Marquise and John C. Tracy. The paper examines concern within the water and wastewater industries over high rates of retirement eligibility and difficulties finding and attracting…
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TWRI water team publishes reports, newsletters, fact sheets
Throughout the year, Texas Water Resources Institute’s water team publishes technical reports as projects are wrapped up or have new publications related to activity on the project. The team also publishes fact sheets, newsletters and other outreach publications to help keep our stakeholders informed of activities. All are posted to our website. Here are the…
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Homeowner Septic System Workshops Dec. 6-7 in Palacios, Bay City
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are offering two free educational events on the maintenance of septic systems in December for Matagorda County homeowners. The first program is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Palacios Educational Pavilion, 693 S. Bay Blvd. in Palacios. The second is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at…
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New issue of txH2O highlights the Ogallala Aquifer center privot irrigation and more!
Did you know the Ogallala Aquifer is the largest source of fresh groundwater in North America? Or that two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded projects with almost 100 researchers are working to ensure that Ogallala water is used in the best way possible? The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published the Fall 2018 issue of…
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Talking with Ogallala Aquifer region producers about H2O
Much of the water under the Ogallala Aquifer region is declining at a faster rate than it recharges by rainfall. What does the dwindling supply of groundwater mean for the producers in this region? txH2O talked to a few producers about what it is like farming on a declining water resource. Bob Meyer: Canyon, TX We definitely…
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TWRI seeking pre-proposals for USGS and Mills Scholarships
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) announced its call for pre-proposals for students conducting water resources research. The deadline for pre-proposal submissions is Nov. 28, 2018. TWRI has funds available for graduate students at Texas universities through two programs, the TWRI Mills Scholarship Program (available to Texas A&M University College Station, Galveston and Qatar only) and the U.S.…
