Tag: research
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Study explores digital communication use by groundwater conservation districts
A recent study from TWRI and Texas A&M University researchers explores digital communication strategies used by groundwater conservation districts in Texas, finding variation and room for improvement.
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Research shows septic system maintenance impact on Attoyac Bayou
A new study from TWRI researchers explored the influences on septic system maintenance in Attoyac Bayou and found the greatest influence on behavior was attitude toward maintenance, which was positive for most septic system owners.
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Research shows public trust in drinking water is steady
While consumers largely trust water providers, results also identified a need for improved communication when water problems occur.
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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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Research roundup: recent water research from TWRI and around Texas
Peer-reviewed publications by TWRI and Texas A&M University System scientists Producer Willingness to Accept Incentive Levels for Cover Crop Adoption in the Southern Great Plains: Texas Water Resources Institute scientists and co-authors analyzed agricultural producers’ willingness to adopt regenerative cover crop practices in their operation. This research analyzed survey responses submitted by producers and non-operating…
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Rhodes recognized by Society for Range Management for Ogallala research
Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) Research Specialist TWRI Ed Rhodes received the technical publication award at the annual Texas Section Society for Range Management (TSSRM) meeting held last month in Victoria. “The honors and recognition received by our faculty and students highlight the significant and ongoing contributions of Texas A&M AgriLife to rangeland health and resource stewardship…
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Shifting Navasota River examined in TWRI-led research
Rivers change as time goes on, natural erosion, severe weather events and human intervention can all contribute to a changing landscape. The Navasota River is no exception to this. Flowing 125 miles from Mount Calm in East Texas, it eventually joins the Brazos River. It is dammed in six places to form manmade lakes. These…
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Water Research and News
Most Americans are oblivious to ‘forever chemicals’ A first-of-its-kind study was published by Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) scientists last November. The study measured U.S. adults’ knowledge of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals. TWRI conducted the first generalized U.S. study on public awareness of PFAS. In the study, they found most Americans do…
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The Next Step: TAMU experts talk about research needs following Hurricane Harvey
Editor’s note: Hurricane Harvey and the resulting flooding brought national attention to the good, the bad and the ugly of what happens when hurricanes and extended rainfall hit the Texas coast. While many articles have highlighted the problems and the human-interest element, the next step is to look at what worked, what needs improving, and…
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Most Americans are oblivious to ‘forever chemicals’ and risks
Texas A&M AgriLife scientists conducting the first generalized U.S. study on public awareness of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found most Americans do not know what the substances are or have knowledge of any potential associated risks. PFAS are a category of thousands of manufactured chemicals and an emerging concern to environmental and human health.…
