Tag: groundwater
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The Water Diplomats
Article originally written by Chantal Cough-Schulze The Gift Alfredo Granados Olivas has a farm in Chihuahua, Mexico, about a 30-minute drive south of the border with New Mexico. When we visited, he was sitting at the head of a kitchen table on that farm. He’d gathered about 20 people — researchers, students and family members…
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Texas A&M AgriLife researchers study Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer
Article originally written by Adam Russell, Texas A&M AgriLife This article was originally published in AgriLife Today. Restoring Texas’ Post Oak Savanna ecoregion to reflect its historic native prairies could be a key to sustaining the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. Scientists from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are undertaking a project that will shed light…
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The sinking situation of subsidence
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay Texans could be forgiven for having a sinking feeling in 2021. In many cases — particularly in Houston and along the Gulf Coast — Texas is literally sinking, and a new report suggests that the problem will get worse. A recent report published in Science by a large collection of international researchers, including researchers from the U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) examined the global threat of subsidence. Subsidence is…
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Laying the groundwork for transboundary groundwater
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay There are a lot of firsts going on related to water at the U.S.-Mexico border. On October 14-15, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters hosted its first conference, titled “U.S.-MX Transboundary Groundwater Conference: Innovation and Creativity: Strategies for Unprecedented Challenges.” The virtual event brought together researchers, policymakers, leaders and interested…
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Trees: Unsung heroes of the water cycle
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay Trees, like people, need to “drink” a lot of water. But trees are more than just water users; they are an integral part of the water cycle. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration points out, the water cycle is often taught as a simple circular cycle of evaporation, condensation and…
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TWRI program spotlight: Our groundwater projects
For the month of March, we are spotlighting our groundwater programs, which include the Texas Well Owner Network (TWON), the Ogallala Aquifer Program (OAP), the Ogallala Water Coordinated Agricultural Project (Ogallala Water CAP) and the Transboundary Water Portal. Texas Well Owner Network Helping to protect Texas’ groundwater resources, TWON has Well Informed screenings and Well Educated training courses offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service…
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New CAST paper published on impact of aquifer depletion on U.S. agriculture
A new Council of Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) paper, authored by a task force of university and government researchers, explores the long-term impact of aquifer depletion on U.S. agriculture, suggesting that increased competition for the use of water from aquifers may negatively affect future agricultural practices in drier regions of the United States. The paper, “Aquifer…
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Playas: Refilling the Ogallala Aquifer?
We recharge our phones and electronics every day, but did you know that there are ways to recharge the amount of water stored in the ground? Recharging the Ogallala Aquifer is the goal for the Texas Playa Conservation Initiative (TxPCI), a partnership of six organizations including Texas Parks and Wildlife, Playa Lakes Joint Venture, U.S. Department of…
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A look back: txH2O Highlights
txH2O, a biannual magazine publication of the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) since 2005, features stories on current water resources research and outreach programs and priority water issues facing Texas. This month, Conservation Matters is beginning a new series, txH2O Highlights, that looks back at some of the previous articles that are still relevant today. Our first txH2O Highlight is an…
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Learn more about groundwater during Groundwater Awareness Week
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is celebrating National Groundwater Awareness Week March 11-17 along with the National Groundwater Association, the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee and other organizations across the United States to highlight the responsible development, management and use of groundwater. Below are some facts about groundwater and answers to how TWRI and others are responding to…
