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Photo essay: Mill Creek monitoring
The Texas Water Resources Institute’s water team was in action at Mill Creek this month collecting water quality measurements.
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“The real orphan wells” examined in new Texas Water Journal article
The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 16, titled “Failed P-13 Water Wells: The Real Orphan Wells and How Texas is Denying Ownership,” by Sarah E. Stogner and Ronald T. Green. Texas law recognizes that there are environmental implications when drilling a well through freshwater aquifers, and legislation mandates various state agencies oversee wells…
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Free workshop for new and small-acreage landowners set for Oct. 25 in Castroville
To help small-acreage landowners understand their property and make informed decisions, the Texas Water Resources Institute, Medina Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, and other partners are hosting a workshop, Land Smart: A Guide to Small Acreage Stewardship, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the St. Louis Braden Keller…
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Davidson Creek watershed meeting and expert panel set for Oct. 21 in Caldwell
The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, invites community members, landowners and anyone with an interest in local water quality to attend the fifth public meeting for the Davidson Creek Watershed Protection Plan, WPP. Presenters will share hot spots for potential bacteria pollution, followed by a panel discussion featuring experts in watershed management and conservation practices. The…
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Monitoring Upper Keechi Creek
Monitoring efforts are now underway as the Texas Water Resources Institute begins working on its latest project, Upper Keechi Creek.
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Texas Water Journal publishes commentary on 89th Texas State Legislature
The Texas Water Journal has published a new commentary in Volume 16, titled “89th Texas State Legislature: Summaries of Water-Related Legislative Action,” by Jeremy B. Mazur, Sarah R. Kirkle, Vanessa Puig-Williams, Leah K. Martinsson, Alan Leonard, Evgenia Spears, Adam Foster, Perry L. Fowler, and Todd H. Votteler.
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Meet a Scientist: Suresh Pillai
Article originally written by Cameron Castilaw A former semi-professional badminton player, a DJ and the director of the National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University — these are just a few of the many hats that Suresh Pillai, Ph.D., has worn over the years. While he might not have begun his academic path planning to be…
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Texas Water Journal publishes new article
Cover image for Texas Water Journal, Volume 14, Number 1: Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park, Texas. (©2022 Rob Doyle, Pluto911 Photography) The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in volume 14, titled Frac Sand Facilities and Their Potential Effects on the Groundwater Resources of the Monahans-Mescalero Sand Ecosystem, Permian Basin, Texas, by Robert E. Mace and…
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Jepson expands role at TWRI
Article originally written by Chantal Cough-Schulze Texas Water Resources Institute’s (TWRI) Wendy Jepson, Ph.D., is stepping into an expanded role at the institute as associate director of research (social science). Since 2020, Jepson has been TWRI interim associate director at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas. She is also a University Professor in the Texas A&M University Department…
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John Tracy talks Fort Worth’s critical infrastructure on KERA radio
John Tracy, Ph.D., director of TWRI, spoke to Miranda Suarez of KERA News, North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station, on March 11. During the freeze and subsequent power outages in Fort Worth, city hospitals were prioritized for power. Still, three of the city’s four plants lost power despite being considered critical infrastructure as well.…
