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Research roundup: recent water research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on the latest peer-reviewed research on Texas water by TWRI scientists and from universities throughout the state.

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Private water well screenings set for Floresville Dec. 17-18

Wilson County residents are invited to a water well screening and a results meeting.

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Mills Scholarship recipient Dallas Williams studies rain garden best practices

The Texas A&M University student is researching rain garden design as part of a sustainable approach to urban stormwater management. 

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Natural resources professionals invited to online stakeholder facilitation training Dec. 11-12

TWRI is hosting the virtual workshop to help water resources and natural resources professionals.

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Meet a scientist: Pao Tai Lin

Lin researches optical sensors for water quality monitoring. 

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TWRI is hiring an administrative assistant

The institute is currently hiring a part-time administrative assistant, who will provide the TWRI leadership team with scheduling, coordination and administrative support.

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Rhodes recognized by Society for Range Management for Ogallala research

TWRI Research Specialist Ed Rhodes was recently honored for research published on the rangeland implications of the declining Ogallala Aquifer.

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Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Nov. 19 in Castroville

Local stakeholders are invited to continue learning about improving water quality in the Medina River below Medina Diversion Lake.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 15, titled Best Management Practices to Mitigate Contamination of Karstic Aquifers from Emergency Fire-Control Runoff by Rudolph A. Rosen, Geary M. Schindel, Ronald Green, and Walter Den.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Nov. 26 in Taylor

Brushy Creek watershed area residents are invited to the free program.

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Rainwater harvesting and turf management training set for Nov. 13 in Bastrop

The Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training on Nov. 13 for Bastrop County.

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Meet a scientist: Ying Li

Ying Li, Ph.D., has dedicated his career to addressing environmental challenges caused by greenhouse gas emissions and made strides toward solar-energy enabled water purification techniques. 

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Research roundup: recent water research from TWRI and around Texas

Read the latest peer-reviewed research on Texas water by TWRI scientists and from universities throughout the state.

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Texas Watershed Planning Program honored with UCOWR Education and Public Service Award

The program has empowered thousands of watershed professionals with the tools and skills needed to help stakeholders improve local water quality.

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Mills Scholarships awarded to five Texas A&M students

The Texas Water Resources Institute has awarded 2024-25 Mills Scholarships to five graduate students conducting water-related research at Texas A&M University.

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TWRI awards USGS Graduate Research Grants

The institute has awarded 2024-25 U.S. Geological Survey Graduate Research Grants to Sarah Davis and Alexandra Prouse, Elena Lundeen, and Nowrina Rahim for their water-related research projects.

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TWRI names two Faculty Fellows, awards federal funding

The Texas Water Resources Institute has named two Texas A&M University professors as 2024-2025 TWRI Faculty Fellows, awarding $15,000 in federal funding to each faculty member to support their water-related research.

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Landowners invited to feral hog workshop Nov. 19 in Rosebud

The no-cost program is open to Falls, Bell, Milam and Robertson County residents.

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Davidson Creek water quality training set for Nov. 7 in Caldwell

The workshop includes a discussion on watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution.

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Public comment period opens for Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Protection Plan

Local residents and stakeholders are asked to send input by Nov. 18.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem program workshop for Richland-Chambers Reservoir watershed set for Nov. 14

Area residents are invited to the free program.

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Thompsons Creek watershed protection meeting set for Nov. 11

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in the Thompsons Creek watershed.

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New article published in Texas Water Journal Volume 15

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article: Addressing Challenges to Ensuring Justice and Sustainability in Policy and Infrastructure for Texas Water Resources in the 21st Century.

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Environmental education impacts and measurement workshop set for Oct. 22 in Dallas

Outreach and education professionals are invited to the workshop and can learn new evaluation skills and tools such as mapping, surveys and storytelling.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop for Matagorda Bay watersheds set for Oct. 30

Area residents are invited to the free program.

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Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Oct. 15 in Castroville

Local stakeholders can learn about, contribute to improving water quality in the Medina River below Medina Diversion Lake.

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Q&A: How does flooding impact water quality monitoring?

From creeks flowing backward to disappearing streambanks, TWRI's water quality monitoring team offers post-flooding streamside tales and insights on how extreme rain events alter water quality in creeks and rivers.

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Behind the scenes: water quality monitoring at Town Creek

Follow along with our water team as they conduct regularly scheduled water monitoring at one of our newest project sites, Town Creek. 

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Systematic review of best management practices shows water quality results nationwide

TWRI researchers conducted a broad analysis of existing U.S. water quality BMP research and found that BMPs make a measurable impact.

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TWRI staff named Rising Stars by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Audrey McCrary and Alexander Neal were both honored with the early-career award for outstanding service to the state.

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New article published in Texas Water Journal Volume 15

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 15, titled Differences in the Hydration State of Riparian Pecan Trees Between Rural and Urban Settings, by Michael H. Snook, Ashley M. Matheny, Ana Maria Restrepo Acevedo and Maria Ulatowski.

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Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 1 in Medina

Bandera County area residents are invited to attend the free workshop.

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Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters training set for Oct. 3 in Comfort

Kendall County residents are invited to the free rainwater harvesting and turf management program.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 17 in Eastland

Residents of the Leon River watershed are invited to the free program.

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Turf management and rainwater harvesting training set for Oct. 4 in New Braunfels

Free soil testing will be available.

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Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program set for Oct. 30 in Bay City

The Texas Water Resources Institute, or TWRI, will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 near Bay City for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the watersheds of Matagorda Bay.

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Meet the new TWRI Director

Giovanni Piccinni, Ph.D., brings global and agricultural experience to the institute.

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Shifting Navasota River examined in TWRI-led research

Using historical records, TWRI Research Scientist Ed Rhodes and co-authors have published new research about the ever-changing Navasota River.

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Meet a scientist: Audrey McCrary

TWRI Program Specialist Audrey McCrary always knew her future was in science and the outdoors.

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Private water well screenings set for South Plains Sept. 16-20

Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinity.

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Private water well screenings set for Port Lavaca and Bay City Sept. 23-24

The Texas Well Owner Network will provide low-cost water screenings for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen and salinity.

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Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Sept. 9 in Castroville

Stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in the Medina River below Medina Diversion Lake.

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TWRI’s newest issue of txH2O spotlights groundwater

The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published the summer 2024 issue of txH2O magazine, focused on the modern challenges facing Texas aquifers.

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Private water well screenings set for Waller County Aug. 13-14

The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, is hosting well water screenings Aug. 13-14 in Hempstead for residents of Waller County. Samples will be screened for contaminants and salinity.

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Research roundup: new water research from around Texas

Read the latest peer-reviewed research on Texas water by TWRI scientists and from universities throughout the state. 

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Study to measure rain garden water quality impacts

stormwater quality and quantity by measuring the runoff at community garden sites in the Dallas area.

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Mills Scholarship recipient studies harmful algae blooms

Crista Kieley, a graduate student in the Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University, researches the complex forces driving cyanobacterial blooms in warm monomictic lakes, which overturn only once a year.

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Loren Henley joins TWRI

Loren Henley is the newest team member at the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI). 

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Septic system clinics set for Aug. 13 in Alice, Aug. 14 in Riviera

Baffin Bay watershed residents are invited to free educational workshops on septic system maintenance.

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Rainwater harvesting and turf management training set for July 24

Round Rock area residents are invited to the free Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters event on July 24.

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Thompsons Creek watershed protection meeting set for July 31 in Bryan

Residents are invited to learn about, and contribute to, improving water quality in the watershed.

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Meet a scientist: Bardia Heidari

Meet Bardia Heidari, Ph.D., whose childhood interest in animals and ecosystems led him to his current role as a TWRI research scientist studying green infrastructure, climate change impacts and urban stormwater.

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Research roundup: new water research from around Texas

Read the latest peer-reviewed research on Texas water by TWRI scientists and from universities throughout the state.

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New article published in Texas Water Journal Volume 15

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 15, titled Water Reuse in the Hill Country: Lessons from Existing Reuse Facilities in Texas and Opportunities to Advance Reuse in Comal County, by Rachel N. Hanes.

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Middle Yegua Creek watershed protection meeting set for July 9

Residents will learn about, contribute to water quality improvements.

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Giovanni Piccinni named Texas Water Resources Institute director

Giovanni Piccinni, Ph.D., will return to Texas A&M AgriLife Research with a wealth of expertise to bolster his new role as director of TWRI effective Aug. 1.

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Private water well screenings set for Barton Spring Edwards Aquifer Conservation District July 10-11

Residents in the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District are invited to water well screenings and results meeting July 10-11.

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Watershed coordinator roundtable highlights importance of wetlands

Texas Water Resources Institute held its semi-annual Texas Watershed Coordinator Roundtable in Combine, Tx Apr. 30- May 1. The two-day tour and roundtable is part of the Watershed Planning Short Course program and brings together watershed coordinators and other water resource professionals from across the state. 

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Meet a scientist: Emi Kimura

Emi Kimura, Ph.D., has had a passion for plants her entire life. Now an associate professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences in Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomist and the extension state peanut specialist, she helps agricultural producers across Texas.

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Middle Yegua Creek watershed meeting set for June 11 in Giddings

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in Middle Yegua Creek. 

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop for Pedernales River watershed set for June 6

The free workshop is open to local residents and stakeholders.

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Private water well screenings set for South Texas May 20-23

Residents near Benavides, Falfurrias, Robstown, Rio Grande City and Kingsville are invited to free water well screenings and results meetings.

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Meet TWRI’s Urban Water Program team

Located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas, these water experts are pursuing solutions for urban and suburban water challenges.

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Texas students compete in the Slingshot Challenge

TWRI's Kelly Albus helped hundreds of students develop videos for the National Geographic competition.

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Water quality monitoring during an eclipse

Get a behind-the-scenes look at TWRI's water team conducting regular water quality monitoring in Deer Creek and Pond Creek during the total solar eclipse on April 8.

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Ogallala Aquifer Summit brings together experts

Landowners, producers, Ogallala Aquifer Program scientists and lawmakers shared challenges and solutions at the March summit, followed by the OAP Annual Meeting.  

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Watershed Planning Program recognized with UCOWR award

The University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) recently named the Texas Watershed Planning Program as the recipient of the 2024 Education and Public Service Award.

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Research roundup: new water research from around Texas

Read peer-reviewed publications related to Texas water by scientists from universities throughout the state.

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Communications student intern position available at TWRI

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hiring a communications student intern, a position open to graduate or undergraduate students. 

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TWRI celebrates Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week

Texas Water Resources Institute has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas.

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Little Bay water quality public discussion set for May 7 in Rockport

Stakeholders in the Little Bay area are invited to learn about ongoing water quality and human health research in the watershed. 

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop for Eagle Mountain Lake watershed set for May 14

TWRI will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program May 14 from 9 a.m. - 5p.m. in Azle for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Eagle Moutain Lake Watershed.

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Middle Yegua Creek watershed protection meeting set for May 14 in Giddings

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in Middle Yegua Creek.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop for Baffin Bay watershed set for May 2

TWRI will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 2 in Kingsville for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Baffin Bay watershed.

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Private water well screenings set for Midland and Odessa April 22-23

Residents of Ector and Midland counties are invited to water well screenings and results meetings.

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Research roundup: new water research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on peer-reviewed publications and research by Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas A&M AgriLife, Rice University, University of Texas, Texas State University and Texas A&M University scientists.

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New article published in Texas Water Journal Volume 15

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 15, titled Case Study of Groundwater Management Issues at the Forefront of Large scale Production from a Confined Aquifer: The Vista Ridge Project, by Steven C. Young, Carlos Rubinstein, and Russell Johnson.

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Texas A&M Water Day 2024 showcases next generation of water scientists

March 27 at Texas A&M, students filled the 12th Man Hall with research posters, gathering together faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students from many departments and programs to present and share water-related research. 

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Kick-off Thompsons Creek watershed protection meeting set for April 10

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in the Thompsons Creek watershed.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop for Arroyo Colorado watershed set for April 30

Local landowners and residents are invited, and continuing education units are available. 

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop for Adams Bayou watershed set for April 16

The free workshop is for local residents and landowners, and continuing education units are available.

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Lone Star Healthy Streams program set for March 27 in Floresville

Workshop will focus on watershed health and minimizing bacteria contamination originating from grazing livestock and wild pigs.

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Medina River watershed protection planning meeting set for March 28

Local stakeholders are invited to continue learning about and contributing to improving water quality in the Medina River below Medina Diversion Lake.

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Private water well screenings set for Paducah, Texas March 18-19

Residents of Cottle, Childress, Foard, Hardeman, King and Motley counties are invited to water well screenings and results meeting

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Meet TWRI's newest staff members

Three new faces and one returning have joined the Texas Water Resources Institute's staff: Marisa Collura, Samantha Murray, Ward Ling and Tina Hendon.

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New internship program connects Aggies with hands-on water science

The Texas Water Resources Institute is partnering with Texas A&M’s College of Arts and Sciences to provide valuable internships.

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Texas A&M Water Day set for March 27

Texas A&M students are invited to present research posters, the afternoon water lecture is open to the campus community and volunteers are needed.

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TWRI by the numbers in 2023

The institute looks back on a productive year of providing science-based, community-supported solutions for Texas’ pressing water quantity and quality challenges through internal expertise and external collaborations.

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Middle Yegua Creek watershed protection meeting set for March 12

Local stakeholders are invited to Giddings meeting to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in Middle Yegua Creek

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Meet a scientist: Shankar Chellam

Shankar Chellam, Ph.D., a professor, civil engineer and researcher in Texas A&M’s Zachary Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, reflects on his career and advises the next generation of students.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for March 5 in Bandera

Upper Medina River watershed residents and stakeholders are invited to attend

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Middle Yegua Creek watershed protection meeting set for Feb. 13

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in Middle Yegua Creek.

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Private water well screening set for Feb. 7 in Hondo

The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting a “Well Educated” water well screening Feb. 7 in Hondo to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened. Residents will receive water test results at Feb. 8 educational meeting.

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Private water well screening set for Feb. 5 in Bellville and Brenham

The Texas Well Owner Network, in conjunction with the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership, is hosting a “Well Educated” water well screening Feb. 5 in Bellville and Brenham to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened. Test results meeting on Feb. 7.

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Research roundup: new water research from around Texas

Read peer-reviewed publications by scientists from Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Texas at Austin and more.

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New staff join TWRI team

Meet the new and returning staff joining the institute: Matt Stellbauer, Christine Fernandez and Dean Minchillo.

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Top 10 TWRI articles from 2023

Reflecting on a productive year, the TWRI team shares our top 10 most-read articles.

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Call for student entries: 2024 National Geographic Slingshot Challenge opens

Middle and high school students can submit environmental videos to the competition, which is supported by TWRI’s Kelly Albus.

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Medina River watershed protection planning meeting set for Jan. 9

Medina River area residents can become involved in improving water quality in the Lower Medina River watershed during a meeting in Castroville Jan. 9. Local stakeholders are invited to continue learning about and contributing to improving water quality in the Medina River below Diversion Lake.

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Kick-off Middle Yegua Creek watershed protection meeting set for Jan. 9

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in Middle Yegua Creek.

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Research roundup: new water research from across Texas

Read peer-reviewed publications by scientists from Texas A&M University, Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, Sam Houston State University and more.

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Graduate research assistant positions open at TWRI

TWRI is seeking interested and qualified early career graduate students for graduate research assistantship position(s) available at the start of the Spring 2024 semester.

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New research quantifies how much ag best practices help protect water quality

Recently published research co-authored by Texas Water Resources Institute and Oklahoma Water Resources Center scientists shows how small land management changes can improve local waterways.

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Water well screenings set for Llano, Lampasas, Mills counties Dec. 11-14

Residents of Llano, Lampasas and Goldthwaite areas are invited to private water well screenings and results meetings.

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Little Bay water quality public discussion set for Dec. 12 in Rockport

Stakeholders in the Little Bay area are invited to learn about ongoing water quality and human health research in the watershed.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem program workshop for Paluxy River watershed set for Dec. 6

TWRI will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Glen Rose for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Paluxy River watershed.

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Most Americans are oblivious to ‘forever chemicals’ and risks

A first-of-its-kind public awareness study by Texas Water Resources Institute scientists shows that knowledge of PFAS chemicals is low.

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Meet a scientist: Jason Gerlich

The natural environment one grows up in can heavily influence their interests and path in life. Texas Water Resources Institute Research Specialist Jason Gerlich grew up outdoors, happiest when surrounded by agriculture and nature, and pursuing that love has taken him across the world and back to his home state to work on water quality issues.

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Exploration Green shows stormwater management possibilities

Texas Water Resources Institute held its semi-annual Texas Watershed Coordinator Roundtable in Houston Oct. 9-10. The two-day tour and roundtable is part of the Watershed Planning Short Course program and brings together watershed coordinators and other water resource professionals from across the state. 

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New research aims to connect a continent

TWRI's Duncan Kikoyo, Ph.D., developed a framework that harmonizes the characterization of drainage units on the continent of Africa in recent research published in the journal, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth.

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Research roundup: new water research from TWRI and around Texas

Read peer-reviewed publications by Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas A&M AgriLife scientists.

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Salado Creek riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Nov. 21

Residents around the Salado Creek watershed area are invited to the free educational event.

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Read TWRI’s all new issue of txH2O

The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published the fall 2023 issue of txH2O magazine, focused on new challenges facing Texas water supplies.

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Meet a Scientist: Suresh Pillai

Suresh Pillai, Ph.D., has worn many hats throughout his life that have led him to Texas A&M (and his current DJ hobby). As the director of the National Center for Electron Beam Research, Pillai's research and leadership has the chance to make a global impact.

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Ag irrigation workshop in Caldwell Nov. 10

Agricultural producers in Milam and Burleson counties are invited to an agricultural irrigation workshop Nov. 10 in Caldwell, hosted by the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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Private water well screening set for Nov. 15 in Wimberley

Wimberley area residents can have their well water screened by the Texas Well Owner Network Nov. 15.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Nov. 15 in Brady

Brady Creek area residents are invited to learn about supporting healthy riparian areas and ecosystems.

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Earth-Kind landscapes workshop set for Milano Nov. 3

Milano area residents are invited to an Earth-Kind landscapes workshop Nov. 3, hosted by the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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Why are riparian areas important?

Learn why the areas of land surrounding water bodies are critically important. 

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Rio Grande Valley irrigation and water supply workshop set for Oct. 25 in Weslaco

Agricultural producers, local decision-makers invited to attend workshop in preparation for future conditions

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New research shows negative water impacts of removing vegetation and topsoil

Soil erosion caused by the movement of water along the topsoil of agricultural land is a silent cause of years-long ecosystem problems.

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Kick-off Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Oct. 19

Local stakeholders are invited to learn about and contribute to improving water quality in the Medina River below Diversion Lake.

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TWRI is hiring two water resources program specialists

The Texas Water Resources Institute currently has two full-time positions open on its Water Team.

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Private water well screenings set for West Texas Oct. 10-13

The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting upcoming events in West Texas Oct. 10-13 to allow residents to have their well water screened.

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Water Seed Grants award $2.39 million in research funding

Funded by state appropriations from the Texas Legislature to Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the multidisciplinary research projects will advance water management in Texas.

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TWRI awards three USGS Graduate Research Grants

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has awarded 2023-24 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Graduate Research Grants to three Texas A&M University students for water-related research projects.

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TWRI names two Faculty Fellows, awards federal funding

The Texas Water Resources Institute has named two Texas A&M University professors 2023-2024 Faculty Fellows, awarding $15,000 in federal funding to each faculty member to support their research.

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Mills Scholarships awarded to six Texas A&M students

The Texas Water Resources Institute has awarded 2023-24 Mills Scholarships to six graduate students conducting water-related research at Texas A&M University. 

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Texas Water Journal publishes commentary on 88th Texas State Legislature

The Texas Water Journal has published a new commentary in Volume 14, titled 88th Texas State Legislature: Summaries of Water-Related Legislative Action, by Sarah Kirkle, Leah Martinsson, Sarah Rountree Schlessinger, Alex Ortiz, Perry Fowler, Vanessa Puig-Williams, Todd H. Votteler and Jeremy Mazur.

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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Private water well screenings set for the Rolling Plains Sept. 25-28

Residents near Munday, Seymour, Granbury, Montague, Weatherford, Vernon, Wichita Falls, Henrietta, Benjamin, Decatur and Springtown are invited to Texas Well Owner Network water well screenings and results meetings.

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Middle Yegua Creek water quality training set for Sept. 26

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Middle Yegua Creek watershed will be held Sept. 26 in Giddings.

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Drought update: August 2023

Keep up with the evolving drought and heat impacts in Texas with first-hand accounts from around the state.

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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A day with TWRI's water quality monitoring team

Ever wondered what happens when our water quality monitoring team goes out to conduct regular monitoring? Get an up-close look at the process and learn more about what we do in this photo essay.

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How often should I get my well water tested?

Learning the ins and outs of water well maintenance can be daunting. Joel Pigg and the Texas Well Owner Network answer well owners' common questions and provide insights on protecting well water quality.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in volume 14, titled Discrete Streamflow Measurements and Waterborne Self-Potential Logging of a 43-Kilometer-Long Reach of the Elm Fork Trinity River Upstream from Dallas, Texas, by Jonathan V. Thomas, Scott J. Ikard, Roger K. Trader and David Rodriguez.

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TWRI’s Audrey McCrary awarded for Matagorda Basin outreach

The award recognized a direct-mail campaign educating residents about livestock grazing management practices and septic tank maintenance activities that help protect local water quality.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop for Buffalo Bayou watershed set for Sept. 6

TWRI will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program Sept. 6 in Katy for area residents interested in the Buffalo Bayou Watershed.

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Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration program set for Aug. 16 in Nacogdoches

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host a workshop Aug. 16 in Nacogdoches for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects in East Texas.

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Meet a scientist: Itza Mendoza-Sanchez

Growing up in Mexico City inspired Itza Mendoza-Sanchez to care about water issues. Now a Texas A&M School of Public Health professor, she looks to connect human health and the environment through her research.

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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TWRI co-hosting ARCSA Conference and climate workshop in San Antonio Sept. 26-27

Sept. 26-27 in San Antonio water professionals and practitioners are invited to attend the 2023 American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) Annual Conference and Expo, co-hosted by TWRI.

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La Nana Bayou Watershed Protection Plan earns EPA acceptance

On May 3 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accepted the La Nana Bayou Watershed Protection Plan, which was developed by TWRI, Stephen F. Austin State University, Angelina & Neches River Authority, and stakeholders of Nacogdoches County.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

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 Chelsea Jones.

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Private water well screenings set for Central Texas July 17-18

The Texas Well Owner Network invites residents near Cameron, Belton, Killeen and Temple to free water screenings and results meetings.

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Teacher training on citizen science and Junior Master Gardner set for July 12 in Fort Worth

Teachers who work with students of all ages are invited to a Junior Master Gardener and Citizen Science Training July 12 in Fort Worth.

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Coming soon: Summer 2023 txH2O

The summer 2023 issue of txH2O magazine, a publication by the Texas Water Resources Institute, will be available soon. This issue’s theme is new problems facing Texas water and the scientists developing practical solutions.

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Two new staff join TWRI water team

The Texas Water Resources Institute's water team is growing, and two new staff members recently joined the team: Adriana Williams and Amanda Tague.

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Student spotlight: Trevor Johnson

Trevor Johnson is a Ph.D. student at Texas Tech University studying agricultural economics, and his research on the economics of carbon sequestration and agricultural production is supported by the Southern Great Plains Regenerative Agriculture project.

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Spring watershed coordinator roundtable tours Baffin Bay, gathers Texas water leaders

As part of TWRI's Watershed Planning Short Course program, watershed coordinators and other water resource professionals convened in Corpus Christi for a two-day watershed tour and roundtable April 18-19.

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Communications student intern positions available at TWRI

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hiring communications student interns.

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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Hundreds of Texas students produce environmental science videos for Slingshot Challenge

Thanks to tireless schoolteachers, students’ ingenuity and hard work, and support from TWRI professionals, this spring middle and high school students in Texas produced educational videos about environmental science for the National Geographic Slingshot Challenge.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem program workshop for Double Bayou watershed set for May 31

The Texas Water Resources Institute will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program May 31 in Wallisville for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Double Bayou Watershed.

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Private water well screenings set for South Texas May 22-25

Residents near Benavides, Falfurrias, Robstown, Rio Grande City, Kingsville and Cuero are invited to free water well screenings and results meetings.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem program workshop for San Bernard River watershed set for May 23

The free training will cover the processes and benefits of riparian areas.

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USGS research grant recipient helps Texans understand groundwater recoverability, costs

Justin Thompson, Ph.D., strives to help Texas communities understand groundwater recoverability. With support from a 2021-22 Research Grant from the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), his research findings are helping citizens, groundwater districts and government agencies.

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Rainwater harvesting and turf management training set for May 12 in Angleton

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training for Brazoria County residents May 12 in Angleton.

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Meet a scientist: Garrett McKay

Meet Garrett McKay, Ph.D., assistant professor position in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, who leads an Aquatic Chemistry lab and researches environmental photochemistry.  

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TWRI-USGS grant recipient’s research shows no-till reduces runoff and soil erosion

Texas A&M University graduate student Sayantan Samanta has produced new data showing reduced or no-tillage management practices' positive impacts on runoff and soil erosion reduction in a Texas agricultural watershed.

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Rainwater harvesting and turf management training set for May 4 in Burnet

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training May 4 for Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Mills and Williamson counties. 

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Private water well screenings set for Northeast Texas April 24-27

Residents near Mount Pleasant, Longview and Marshall are invited to free water well screenings and results meetings.

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Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration program workshop set for April 25 in Temple

Focus will be proper management, protection and restoration of riparian areas.

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Aggies showcase water research and win scholarships at Water Daze 2023

Water Daze 2023 brought a student research poster competition and water seminar to Texas A&M University March 29, showcasing original research from 40 students in numerous academic programs, hosted by TWRI and Texas A&M's Water Management and Hydrological Science Program.

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Texas Legislature: water bills outlook

Every two years the Texas Legislature convenes in Austin for a whirlwind 180-day session. Thousands of bills are filed each session, and numerous water-related bills have been filed in the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature. 

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TWRI researchers win JCWRE Paper of the Year Award

The Journal of Contemporary Water Research and Education (JCWRE) editors recently selected the paper “Total Maximum Daily Loads and Escherichia coli Trends in Texas Freshwater Streams,” by Michael Schramm and co-authors Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., and Anna Gitter, for the JCWRE Paper of the Year Award.

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Meet a scientist: Susie Dai

Meet Texas A&M University professor and PFAS researcher Susie Dai, Ph.D., associate professor of plant pathology and microbiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

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EPA accepts San Fernando and Petronila Creeks Watershed Protection Plan

The San Fernando and Petronila Creeks Watershed Protection Plan has been reviewed and accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a major accomplishment for the coalition of local stakeholders and state officials who collaboratively created the science-based plan.

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Urban riparian and stream restoration program workshop set for April 18 in Austin

The Texas Water Resources Institute Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 18 in Austin for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects around central Texas.

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Urban Riparian Symposium spurs collaboration and innovation

The 2023 Urban Riparian Symposium brought water professionals from across Texas together to learn about completed, ongoing and future urban stream restoration projects. The annual event was held Feb. 8-10 in San Marcos, co-hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Riparian Association. 

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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Big city solution: Installing green stormwater infrastructure slows down, cleans up runoff

Not only has population growth and aging infrastructure put a strain on existing stormwater drainage systems in Texas, but climate change impacts have also made extreme one-day rainfall events more common.

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TWRI publishes 2022 Annual Report

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published its latest Annual Report, sharing accomplishments and project highlights from 2022.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in volume 14, titled The Use of Historical Data and Global Climate Models to Assess Historical and Future Surface Water and Groundwater Availability in the Trinity River Basin in Texas, by Molly Milmo, Jeremy McDowell, Monica Yesildirek and Glenn Harwell.

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Lone Star Healthy Streams program set April 4 in Nacogdoches

The workshop will focus on East Texas water quality and watersheds, including La Nana Bayou.

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La científica mexicana Rosario Sánchez defiende el agua

La investigadora dedica su vida a cuidar mantos acuíferos transfronterizos.

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Meet a scientist: Yina Liu

Yina Liu's academic path has led her across oceans and deep into emerging research fields. Now an assistant professor of oceanography at Texas A&M, she is working to further our understanding of PFAS.

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What are PFAS?

An introduction to the science behind per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and their implications for human and environmental health.

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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Rangeland management is key to sustaining the Ogallala Aquifer

New research from TWRI research specialist Ed Rhodes and co-authors suggests that rangeland management strategies could help slow the depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer, a key freshwater resource.

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To slow down and clean up runoff, install Green Stormwater Infrastructure

TWRI researchers analyzed how Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) can help solve communities' stormwater challenges in a recent research review, and the proposed strategies can help local decision-makers overcome barriers and install GSI for long-term benefits

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New publications from TWRI

Read new technical reports and watershed protection plans recently published by the Texas Water Resources Institute's water team.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in volume 14, titled Low Flow Trends in Texas Stream Segments Serving Unique Hydrologic Functions, by Kartik Venkataraman, Narayanan Kannan, and Victoria Chraibi.

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Urban riparian and stream restoration workshop set for March 1 in The Woodlands

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host a workshop from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 1 in The Woodlands for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects around southeast Texas.

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Private water well screening set for Feb. 27 in Bastrop

The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting a “Well Educated” water well screening Feb. 27 in Bastrop to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened.

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Wendy Jepson named 2022 AAAS Fellow

Wendy Jepson, Ph.D., Texas Water Resources Institute associate director, has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Water research roundup: new research from TWRI and around Texas

Catch up on recent peer-reviewed research by TWRI scientists and water researchers around the state.

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Meet TWRI’s new staff members

The Texas Water Resources Institute team continues to expand, and new staff members have joined the TWRI communications team and water team since the fall of 2022.  

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Texas Water Journal publishes commentary in new 2023 issue

The Texas Water Journal has published a new commentary in volume 14, titled Water Infrastructure and Supply Are the Backbone or Achilles’ Heel of Texas’ Future: The Choice is Ours, by Senator Charles Perry, Chairman of the Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee.

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Meet a scientist: Xingmao “Samuel” Ma

An associate professor in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, Xingmao "Samuel" Ma, is on the forefront of PFAS research.

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Texas A&M AgriLife scientist publishes complete U.S.-Mexico borderlands aquifer map

Texas Water Resources Institute scientist Rosario Sanchez produces the first-ever complete U.S.-Mexico transboundary aquifer map.

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Researchers solve one of the Borderlands’ biggest water puzzles

Officially, the U.S. and Mexico share 11 groundwater basins. A new map bumps that figure up to a stunning 72.

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Denton area residents invited to Dec. 6 riparian workshop for Hickory Creek

TWRI will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education ProgramDec. 6 in Denton for area residents interested in the Hickory Creek watershed.

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TWRI names two professors Faculty Fellows, awards federal funding

The Texas Water Resources Institute has awarded two U.S. Geological Survey research grants for September 2022-August 2023.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new articles and commentary

The Texas Water Journal has published three new papers in volume 13: an article titled Determining Geothermal Resources in Three Texas Counties, by Joseph Batir and Maria Richards; a commentary titled Texas Comptroller’s Good for Texas Tour: Water Planning and Innovations, by Glenn Hegar; and an article titled Water Management in the Rio Conchos Basin: Impacts on Water Deliveries Under the 1944 Treaty, by Rodrigo Israel Gonzalez-Velazquez and Jose Luis Castro-Ruiz.

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Partnership leads to civic innovation planning grant award

Partners from AgriLife Research, AgriLife Extension and the University of North Texas build an alliance to advance sustainable, equitable stormwater management.

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Meet a scientist: Bill Balboa

Bill Balboa, the executive director of the Matagorda Bay Foundation, has dedicated his life and career to advocating for the protection of Matagorda Bay.

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The water diplomats

Many communities along the U.S.-Mexico border share aquifers, and that works better for some states and cities than others. In this podcast episode collaboration with Arizona Public Media, we compare how those relationships work in Texas and Arizona.
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Texas Water Resources Institute team continues to grow

The Texas Water Resources Institute team has grown a lot in the past year, and it’s still growing. TWRI’s Luna Yang transitioned from being a graduate research assistant to being a full-time research specialist earlier this year. More recently, Audrey McCrary joined the TWRI team as a program specialist.

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Berthold named Texas Water Resources Institute interim director

Allen Berthold, Ph.D., has been named interim director of the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI); his term began June 1.

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Texas A&M AgriLife researchers study 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 on how changes in land use and the encroachment of woody plant thickets are dramatically reducing groundwater recharge.

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New faces join TWRI's growing team

The Texas Water Resources Institute is continuing to grow. Three new faces have joined the team in recent months: Alexander Neal as a program specialist, Jason Nitsch as a grant administrator and Jason Gerlich as a research specialist.

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Meet a scientist: Huilin Gao

An associate professor in Texas A&M University’s Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Huilin Gao, Ph.D., investigates and monitors hydrologic systems using remote sensing technology.

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Fire and water: how wildfires impact water quality, quantity and infrastructure

Wildfires are a natural phenomenon that can have regenerative properties for ecosystems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, these fires have become more severe and harmful to vegetation, wildlife and water due to climate change.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article in volume 13

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in volume 13, titled Beyond Senate Bill 3: How to Achieve Environmental Flows in Texas Under Prior Appropriation, by Carlos Rubinstein, Curtis Seaton and Robert Mace.

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Riverside Nature Center to host presentation on riparian area function in urban settings and watershed planning

Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., associate director of the Texas Water Resources Institute, will be presenting on topics in watershed management and urban riparian restoration at the Upper Guadalupe River Authority’s Riverside Nature Center in Kerrville, Texas.

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TWRI’s winter 2022 txH2O has been published

The newest issue of txH2O magazine focuses on the future of water, examining the outlook of water infrastructure, workforce needs and alternative water sources on a changing planet.

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New staff members join Texas Water Resources Institute urban water team in Dallas

Over the last few months, the Texas Water Resources Institute has added two new research scientists to the team: Sayd Randle, Ph.D., and Bardia Heidari, Ph.D.

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Meet a scientist: Duncan Kikoyo

A research specialist at Texas Water Resources Institute, Duncan Kikoyo, Ph.D., dedicates his professional life to promoting equitable stakeholder participation in water resources management and planning.

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Boil water notices indicative of water quality threats

A boil water notice, also known as a BWN, is used when water quality in a public water system falls below minimum safety standards and can pose health risks to its customers.

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Meet Adriana Reséndez Maldonado, Mexican Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission

Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief Todd Votteler, Ph.D., interviews Adriana Reséndez Maldonado, Mexican commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission.

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Meet Dr. Maria-Elena Giner, U.S. Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission

Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief Todd Votteler, Ph.D., interviews Maria-Elena Giner, Ph.D., U.S. commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission for United States and Mexico (IBWC).

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Texas Water Journal publishes first article in 2022 issue

The Texas Water Journal has published the first article of 2022 in Volume 13, titled Optimizing Water Supply through Reservoir Conversion and Storage of Return Flow - A Case Study at Joe Pool Lake, by Srividya Sekar, Amin Daghighi, Victoria CP Chen, Glenn Clingenpeel, Yu Zhang, Jay M Rosenberger and Azam Boskabadi.

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Join us in celebrating Soil and Water Stewardship Week

Soil and Water Stewardship Week is April 24–May 1, 2022.

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Lucas Gregory encourages good stewardship along La Nana Creek

Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., associate director of TWRI, spoke to KTRE 9 News of Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas during the Feb. 16 La Nana Bayou stakeholder meeting about the impact of E. coli in the creek and what stakeholders can do.

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Meet a scientist: Srinivasulu Ale

Srinivasulu Ale, Ph.D., devotes his professional work to sustainable management of water resources on crop, pasture and grazing lands.

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TWRI seeking proposals for USGS and Mills Scholarships

The Texas Water Resources Institute announces its call for proposals for students conducting water resources research. The deadline for proposal submissions is by 11:59 p.m. on March 27, 2022.

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Forum addresses the role of native nations in transboundary water resources conservation

On January 25, the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters held an online “coffee break” discussion forum focused on native communities’ role in transboundary water conservation and management.

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TWRI's Sanchez coauthors new white paper about U.S.-Mexico border water management

Texas Water Resources Institute Senior Research Scientist Rosario Sanchez, Ph.D., recently coauthored a new white paper about U.S.-Mexico border water management.

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Texas Water Journal achieves significant milestones in 2021

The Texas Water Journal, which is published in cooperation with the Texas Water Resources Institute, achieved some significant milestones in 2021. 

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Texas Water Journal publishes complete 2021 volume

The complete 2021 volume of the Texas Water Journal (TWJ), Volume 12, has been published. Volume 12 includes the greatest number of articles published in a single volume, including TWJ’s 100th article.

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Water Conservation Advisory Council seeks stakeholder input in evapotranspiration data survey

The Water Conservation Advisory Council is seeking help with determining the level of stakeholder interest in advancing and supporting accessibility of evapotranspiration (ET) data in Texas.

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Draft watershed protection plan for Petronila & San Fernando creeks out for stakeholder comment

The draft Petronila and San Fernando Creek Watershed Protection Plan is out for review following a few minor adjustments made after the January 26 stakeholder meeting.

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Meet a scientist: Ali Ajaz

From the time he first witnessed the massive irrigation infrastructure growing up in Indus River Basin in Pakistan, Ali Ajaz, Ph.D., program specialist with Texas Water Resource Institute, has dedicated his studies and professional activities to irrigation engineering.

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New papers published by TWRI water team members

Members of the Texas Water Resources Institute’s water team have published two new papers: Direct Mailing Education Campaign Impacts on the Adoption of Grazing Management Practices and Binational reflections on pathways to groundwater security in the Mexico–United States borderlands.

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Top 10 TWRI articles from 2021

After a productive year, the Texas Water Resources Institute communications team has put together a list of the top 10 most-read articles, including many from the winter 2021 issue of txH2O, which focused on binational water challenges along the Rio Grande.

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New U.S.-Mexico transboundary aquifer data included in 2021 Transboundary Aquifers of the World Map

The transboundary aquifers shared by the United States and Mexico are now included on the official global map of transboundary aquifers, thanks to new research by Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) senior research scientist Rosario Sanchez, Ph.D., and TWRI graduate research assistant Laura Rodriguez.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 12, titled Groundwater Withdrawals Associated with Oil and Gas Production from Water Supply Aquifers in Texas: Implications for Water Management Practices, by Katie Coeckelenbergh, Dorina Murgulet, Kristine Uhlman and Chris Vickers.

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txH2O highlight: Diversifying water portfolios

Having enough water for growing populations in Texas is an important issue for city water utilities to anticipate. In the article Diversifying water portfolios, from the summer 2019 issue of txH2O, El Paso Water and San Antonio Water System (SAWS) describe the water management strategies they have implemented to supply enough water to their growing populations.

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TWRI awards three graduate student research grants

The Texas Water Resources Institute has awarded U.S. Geological Survey graduate student research grants to three students for September 1, 2021–August 31, 2022.

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Four Programs of Excellence funded through the Water Exceptional Item

The new biennium of funding for the Research, Engineering and Extension: Development of Water Programs of Excellence, also called the Water Exceptional Item, has kicked off. Each submission went through a panel review process, and four projects were selected by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.

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Meet a scientist: Katie Lewis

Scientist, farmer and rodeo athlete: Meet soil chemist Katie Lewis

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Sneak preview: Fall 2021 txH2O

The fall 2021 issue of txH2O magazine, a publication by the Texas Water Resources Institute, will be available soon. This issue’s theme is the future of water, with a focus on the outlook of water infrastructure, workforce needs and alternative water sources.

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Jepson expands role at TWRI

Texas Water Resources Institute’s Wendy Jepson, Ph.D., is stepping into an expanded role at the institute as associate director of research (social science).

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TWRI is looking for a research specialist and program specialist

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hiring for two, full-time staff positions at its College Station, Texas office. Applications are being accepted for a research specialist and a program specialist.

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Texas Water Journal publishes 100th article

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 12, titled Estimating statistical power for detecting long term trends in surface water Escherichia coli concentrations, by Michael Schramm.

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txH2O highlight: Health at the nexus of water insecurity

In anticipation of the fall 2021 issue of txH2O, the past article being highlighted is Health at the nexus of water insecurity. In the article, experts explain how complicated water insecurity can be. This topic is further discussed in the upcoming txH2O.

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Visualizing the aquifers that straddle the U.S.-Mexico border

Rosario Sanchez, Ph.D., TWRI senior research scientist, and Laura Rodriguez, a geologist and TWRI graduate research assistant, have been mapping the aquifers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Allen Berthold discusses managing water for agricultural use

An article was recently published in the Victorian Advocate about the work of Allen Berthold, Ph.D., associate director at TWRI.

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Simulated transboundary negotiation for better understanding

A pair of international water groups, with the help of Texas Water Resources Institute Senior Research Scientist Rosario Sanchez, Ph.D., put on a simulated negotiation over transboundary water resources in an effort to improve understanding of transboundary issues and negotiations.

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TWRI Water Team publishes new paper

The paper, titled Identifying Barriers to Adoption of Irrigation Scheduling Tools in Rio Grande Basin, by Texas Water Resources Institute‘s Allen Berthold, Ph.D., Ali Ajaz, Ph.D., Taylor Olsovsky and Dhruva Kathuria, was recently published in the online journal, Smart Agricultural Technology.

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TWRI researcher to present at global transboundary aquifer conference

Just ahead of the Year of Groundwater, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is hosting the second International Shared Aquifer Resources Management (ISARM) Conference. This year’s online conference will focus on transboundary aquifers and will include participation by Texas Water Resources Institute’s own Rosario Sanchez, Ph.D.

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Finding solutions for environmental and water issues

Beginning in high school, Molly McKinney ’23 knew she wanted to pursue a water management and conservation career. Her participation in several water conservation programs led the junior environmental studies major from San Antonio to the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology.

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txH2O highlight: Microfilters, major results

To keep up with a growing population, state water planners in Texas are more likely to include alternative water sources to bridge the supply gap. Two increasingly likely water sources include desalination and reuse water, according to the article Microfilters, major results from the fall 2017 issue of txH2O magazine.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article in Volume 12

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 12, titled Focused Flows to Maintain Natural Nursery Habitats, by Paul A. Montagna, Ph.D., Larry McKinney, Ph.D., and David Yoskowitz, Ph.D.

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Water Seed Grant Initiative webinar summarizes project progress

In 2020, seven multidisciplinary teams were chosen as recipients of the fiscal year 2020-2021 Water Seed Grant Initiative, “Research, Engineering and Extension: Creation and Deployment of Water-Use Efficient Technology Platforms.” On August 23, 2021, a project investigator from each of the seven teams provided a presentation update on the progress of their work virtually during the Water Seed Grant webinar event.

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TWRI expands water team

The Texas Water Resources Institute has recently added new members to the water team: Paul Schwab, Ph.D., senior research scientist, Taylor Olsovsky, research associate and Ennis Rios, research assistant.

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Texas Water Journal publishes commentary on 87th Texas State Legislature

The Texas Water Journal has published a new commentary in Volume 12, titled 87th Texas State Legislature: Summaries of Water-Related Legislative Action, by Sarah Kirkle, Leah Martinsson, Sarah Rountree Schlessinger, Ken Kramer, Ph.D., Alex Ortiz, Perry Fowler, Jeff Chapman, Trent Hightower and Kyle Frazier.

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txH2O highlight: Giving water an upgrade

More cities are using smart technology to save natural resources, money and time. The article Giving water an upgrade in the summer 2019 issue of txH2O magazine describes how smart cities are using different types of electronic sensors and technology to collect data, allowing the more efficient management of assets and resources.

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Texas A&M AgriLife scientists’ high-impact work earns Chancellor’s recognition

Three of the 13 distinguished faculty members from across Texas A&M University recognized as 2021 Chancellor’s Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship, EDGES, Fellows are affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Stephanie deVilleneuve improves producers’ soil, water quality

An article was recently published in Morning Ag Clips about the work of TWRI research assistant, Stephanie deVilleneuve, to improve producers’ soil and water quality.

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Urban Riparian demonstration site in Seguin approved for three more years

The Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program has been approved to continue its research at a demonstration site along Geronimo Creek for another three years. The team's goal is to reduce sedimentation rates and erosion along the stream banks.

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Water’s taste reflects its journey to the tap

Depending on where you turn on the tap, water can taste different. That doesn’t necessarily mean there is anything to be concerned about.

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Meet a scientist: Kathleen O'Reilly

Kathleen O’Reilly, Ph.D., is a professor in the Geography Department at Texas A&M University where she focuses on how people’s location and gender affect their relationship with water and sanitation. But her road to these unique focuses was a long and unusual journey.

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Fares of Prairie View A&M to receive Soil Science Society of America’s top award

The Soil Science Society of America in June announced Ali Fares, Ph.D., endowed professor of water security and Water Food Energy Nexus at Prairie View A&M University, as one of its 2021 SSSA Fellows. The award will be presented during the society’s annual meeting in November.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article in Volume 12

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 12, titled Pricing Options on Water in Texas, by Quinn McColly, Ph.D., Robert Mace, Ph.D., Philippe Tissot, Ph.D. and David Yoskowitz, Ph.D .

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txH2O highlight: Off and running

Experts have learned that urban landscapes can lose about one-third of irrigation water to runoff. Urban landscape irrigation runoff can be a big problem, according to the article Off and running in the spring 2016 issue of txH2O magazine.

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Take care of Texas

Take care of Texas is a new campaign from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It provides helpful information about environmental protection, encouraging all Texans to help keep the air and water clean by conserving water and energy and reducing waste.

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Lucas Gregory discusses E. coli reduction in La Nana Creek

Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., assistant director of TWRI, spoke to KTRE 9 News of Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas. He spoke to reporters during the Aug. 11 La Nana Bayou stakeholder meeting about the impact of E. coli in the creek and what stakeholders can do.

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TWRI publishes 2020 Annual Report

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published its latest Annual Report, focusing on accomplishments and project highlights during the 2020 pandemic.

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Rio Grande farmers have a unique relationship with irrigation technology

TWRI researchers surveyed irrigators on barriers to irrigation technology adoption. They found that while several barriers exist, Rio Grande irrigators are motivated by concern for soil quality and ensuring the availability of water for future generations.

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Meet a scientist: Stephanie deVilleneuve

Stephanie deVilleneuve is a water and soil scientist and research associate at Texas Water Resources Institute.

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Upcoming riparian and stream ecosystem trainings in September

The riparian education program, managed by Texas Water Resources Institute, will be co-hosting free riparian and stream ecosystem trainings in September 2021 with the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Riparian Association.

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Texas Water Development Board adopts 2022 State Water Plan

The Texas Water Development Board unanimously voted to adopt the 2022 State Water Plan on July 7, 2021.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article in Volume 12

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 12, titled Water Rights Analysis Package Modeling System, by Ralph A. Wurbs.

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txH2O highlight: Less is more

In the article Less is more, experts explain the benefits of using Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Irrigation Technology Program, WaterMyYard.

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Meet a scientist: Pam Plotkin

Having grown up in a big city with a love for animals and the ocean, Pam Plotkin, Ph.D., built a career around sea turtles and marine conservation and restoration, which allowed her to travel widely in tropical environments and fulfill her childhood dream.

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Texas Water Journal publishes commentary responding to state flood assessment

The Texas Water Journal has published a new commentary in Volume 12, titled Texas Reimagines the Fight Against Floods, by Peter Lake, former Chairman of the Texas Water Development Board.

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A lifetime of award-winning water resource collaboration

Ron Lacewell, Ph.D. — one of two men jointly awarded the Warren A. Hall Medal for 2021 — has a lifetime of collaboration. His work with Utah State University's Mac McKee, Ph.D., has marked water resource work in many ways.

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txH2O highlight: Feeding the future

In the article Feeding the future, partners of the Innovation Laboratory for Small-Scale Irrigation at the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, a unit of the Texas A&M University system, are working in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Tanzania to help farmers improve the use of scarce water supplies through innovations in small-scale irrigation.

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Tune in to the Rio Grande Water video series

A series of videos have been produced about irrigation methods along the Rio Grande as part of the Diversifying the Water Portfolio for Agriculture in the Rio Grande Basin, a Coordinated Agriculture Project.

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Several private water well screenings, trainings set for mid-June

Private well owners can get their water tested and learn about well maintenance at a series of "Well Informed" and "Well Educated" events from the Texas Well Owner Network taking place in mid-June

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It’s time to prepare for hurricane season

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is swiftly approaching. With the potential for a busy season ahead, now is the time to prepare.

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Meet a scientist: Paul Montagna

Paul Montagna, Ph.D., is the Chair for HydroEcology at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He is among the top 2% of researchers in the world for scientific impact and he contributed to the largest environmental settlement in history. 

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article on Seadrift wind-aided wastewater treatment plants

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 12 titled Economic Analyses of the Seadrift Wind-Aided Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, by Ange H. Abena Mbarga, Ken Rainwater, Lianfa Song, Theodore Cleveland and W. Ross Williams.

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Texas A&M University’s Lacewell honored with lifetime achievement award

Texas A&M University's Ron Lacewell, Ph.D. and Utah State University's Mac McKee, Ph.D. jointly won UCOWR’s prestigious Warren A. Hall Award for lifetime achievement in water resources management. This is the first time in the history of the award that it has gone to two people.

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Request for proposals for Water Programs of Excellence for fiscal years 2022-2023 announced

TWRI has announced a request for proposals for Water Programs of Excellence for the fiscal years of 2022-2023. Proposals are due June 10.

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txH2O highlight: Planning for the next big one

With hurricane season approaching, this txH2O highlight is an article about planning for flooding in Texas. The article, Planning for the next big one, asks researchers about innovative flood solutions.

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May is American Wetlands Month

May is American Wetlands Month, celebrating the ecological, economic, and social importance of wetlands.

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Arbor Day and every day: Trees essential to clean drinking water

Arbor Day is all about trees. But healthy trees and healthy forests do more than just clean the air. They also help keep our water clean.

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New txH2O issue is published with a focus on the Rio Grande

The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published the Winter 2020 issue of its magazine, txH2O, spotlighting the Rio Grande.

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Meet a scientist: Robert Mace

Robert Mace, Ph.D., the Executive Director and Chief Water Policy Officer at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and a professor in the Department of Geography at Texas State University, has worked as a water researcher for over 30 years helping people understand water.

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Embracing weirdness: a photo essay of a year of working from home

Like so many people, TWRI staff started working from home about a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone has learned their own ways to find balance, retain some normalcy and keep on moving even when things are uncertain.

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Meet Duncan Kikoyo, TWRI’s new research specialist

Duncan Kikoyo, Ph.D., has joined the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) team as a research specialist. His work will focus on the development and implementation of watershed protection plans, total maximum daily loads and their implementation plans, and other projects that address critical water issues in Texas.

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Numerous private water well screenings set for early May

The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting several water well screenings in early May for residents in Brewster, Crockett, Culberson, Ector and Midland, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Presidio, Reeves and Terrell counties. These events will give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened.

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Lucas Gregory elected to the UCOWR board of directors

The Universities Council on Water Resources announced that TWRI's Lucas Gregory, Ph.D. was elected to serve on the board of directors.

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txH2O highlight: When hometown waters draw you back again

This txH2O highlight is a profile article about Jude Benavides, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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TWRI celebrates World Water Day, focusing on the value of water

World Water Day, held every year on March 22, aims to celebrate water and bring awareness to the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. The theme of this year’s World Water Day is about what water means to people, its true value and how we can become better stewards of this resource.

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2021 Ogallala Aquifer Summit encourages a community-wide approach to tackle issues facing the aquifer

The 2021 Ogallala Aquifer Summit focused on sharing information about community-led activities and identifying current barriers and opportunities related to effectively managing this valuable resource over the short and long term.

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New book discusses extreme weather events like Winter Storm Uri

The book “Climate Change and Extreme Events,” recently published by Elsevier, explores the relationship between climate change-related weather events and their impact on human lives through a multidisciplinary lens.

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Meet a scientist: Jaclyn Robertson

Jaclyn Robertson is a third-generation Aggie and the fourth generation to live on her family's property in Milano County, Texas. Her strong connection to her community and deep Texas roots is what motivates her work as an AgriLife Extension associate for the Texas Water Resources Institute.

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TWRI experts help Texans understand water after the big freeze

The big freeze in Texas left a lot of people without clean water and with questions. Local and national news media reached out to TWRI experts for answers.

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The Blackland Research Center is looking to add an assistant professor in digital agriculture

The Blackland Research Center, a part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Temple, TX, is seeking to hire a full-time non-tenure-track faculty member.

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Texas Water Journal publishes two new papers in Volume 12

The Texas Water Journal has published two new papers in Volume 12: an article titled Storage and Regulation of River Flows by Dams and Reservoirs by Ralph A. Wurbs and a commentary titled Fresh, Clean Water for Texans Now and for Generations to Come by Tracy O. King, a Texas state representative and chairman of the Texas House of Representative Committee on Natural Resources.

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John Tracy talks Fort Worth’s critical infrastructure on KERA radio

TWRI Director John Tracy, Ph.D., spoke to Miranda Suarez of KERA News about the surprise shutdown of three of Fort Worth's four water plants during the big freeze of Winter Storm Uri.

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txH2O highlight: Extremely expected

Texans are no strangers to extreme weather events such as drought, flood and now freeze. In light of the severe winter storm that hit Texas earlier this year, this month’s txH2O highlight is Extremely Expected from the Texas’ Extreme Weather issue of txH2O.

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Lucas Gregory talks discolored water on KBTX-TV3

Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., assistant director of TWRI, spoke to Bryan-College Station, TX-local news station KBTX-TV3’s Donnie Tuggle on February 18 about discolored water after the freeze from Winter Storm Uri.

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Wendy Jepson discusses the energy-water nexus on Think radio show

Wendy Jepson, Ph.D., associate director of TWRI, talked to radio show Think's host Krys Boyd on February 22 about the energy-water nexus and what went wrong during the big freeze during Winter Storm Uri.

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Mills Scholarships awarded to five TAMU students

TWRI has awarded 2021 Mills Scholarships to five graduate students conducting water-related research at Texas A&M University. Winners include John Brien, Charles Schaub, Jacqueline (Jackie) Rambo, Ennis A. Rios and Anna Marie Van de Graft.

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Rain, wind and fire: What La Niña means for Texas’ winter fire season

 Texas' winter wildfire season is driven by winds on dry grass. La Niña worsens the dry fire situation and invites “high impact fire weather events” that make wildfire conditions worse.

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Soaking up rising floodwaters in growing cities

Land use changes and climate change are making the flood mitigation equation worse. Experts say protecting cities will require adding up multiscale solutions.

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Meet a scientist: Nathan Glavy

Nathan Glavy is a San Antonio native, a two-time graduate of Texas A&M University and an Extension program specialist at Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI.

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Texas Water Journal publishes first article in Volume 12

The Texas Water Journal has published the first article in Volume 12 titled, Best Management Practices for Firefighting in the Karstic Edwards Aquifer of South-Central Texas, by Geary M. Schindel and Rudolph A. Rosen.

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txH2O highlight: Ogallala Aquifer Summit

Since the next Ogallala Aquifer Summit is right around the corner, this month’s txH2O highlight is on the article Ogallala Aquifer Summit from the Ogallala Aquifer-themed issue of txH2O. 

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ICYMI: Financial, ecological benefits of conservation easements on working lands

A recent report by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Land Trust Council shows state-funded conservation easements in Texas provide numerous financial and ecological benefits.

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Ogallala Aquifer Virtual Summit asks stakeholders to tackle tough questions

The Ogallala Aquifer Virtual Summit, designed to tackle issues faced by communities that rely on the declining Ogallala Aquifer resource, is set for Feb. 24-25, almost a year after it was originally scheduled.

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Climate and weather impacts for 2021

Texas state climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon gives TWRI an outlook on possible climate and weather conditions for 2021.

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txH2O highlight: On the border

This month’s txH2O highlight focuses on projects led by an interdisciplinary group of Texas A&M University System researchers. These projects aimed to study and map the quantity, movement and management of these waters to lead to a better understanding of their governance. 

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Coffee for the Rio Conchos, Jan. 21

The first coffee break from the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters will focus on the strategic value of the Rio Conchos and the social and cultural importance of this transboundary river.

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The sinking situation of subsidence

The unique nature of the ground under Houston and the Gulf Coast, plus the area’s long history of groundwater pumping, create the perfect storm for sinking cities

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New administration signals changes for toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water

With a new presidential administration, regulations may be coming for PFAS, potentially carcinogenic chemicals that have seeped into drinking water across the country.

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Meet a scientist: Lindsay Sansom

Growing up in the Texas Hill Country, Lindsay Sansom, Ph.D., fell in love with water. As an adult, she has spent her entire career helping others connect with — and protect — their local water sources.

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The physics of a water main break

A busted water main can cause thousands to millions of gallons of water to come gushing out of the ground, putting a city’s water supply at risk. Texas residents live in a state with erratic weather patterns and are no strangers to these occurrences.

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New Texas Water Journal commentary from Texas state Sen. Charles Perry

The Texas Water Journal invited Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, chair of the Senate Committee on Water and Rural Affairs, to share his thoughts on the role of water in the coming 87th legislative session of the Texas Legislature in a commentary titled, “Water: A Preventable Disaster.”

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article on groundwater recoverability

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in the Volume 11 issue titled “Exploring Groundwater Recoverability in Texas: Maximum Economically Recoverable Storage,” by Justin C. Thompson, Charles W. Kreitler and Michael H. Young.

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Top 10 TWRI articles from 2020

In the midst of the pandemic and converting in-person events to virtual meetings, the TWRI communications team has covered everything from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to flood planning. Read the top 10 articles from 2020.

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txH2O highlight: Water, but no workers

A popular txH2O article read in 2020 is Water, but no workers, from the summer 2019 Water Utilities Challenges issue.

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TWRI assistant director spotlight: Lucas Gregory

The Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) interviewed Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., a TWRI assistant director and the lead UCOWR delegate at Texas A&M University, for the November 2020 member spotlight.
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Laying the groundwork for transboundary groundwater

One of the main outcomes of the Permanent Forum of Binational Waters’ first conference was the idea for a task force to help strategically focus future work on binational groundwater management.

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Request for Pre-Proposals: 2021–2022 TWRI Graduate Student Research Programs

The Texas Water Resources Institute is happy to announce its call for pre-proposals for students conducting water resources research.

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Water insecurity is not limited to the global South

A new review article addresses common myths about water security in high-income countries.

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Request for Applications: FY2021-22 TWRI Faculty Fellows

The Texas Water Resources Institute is offering new fellowship opportunities through the U.S. Geological Survey 104b program to provide resources in support of the development and submission of proposals for external funding. TWRI is seeking applicants who are engaged in water resources-related research and are looking to: build their research acumen; expand their colleague and collaborator network; and gain valuable experience in leading diverse, multi-partner research proposals.

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txH2O highlight: Getting their feet wet

At the Texas Water Resources Institute, a Graduate Student Research Grant Program exists to help Texas university graduate students in water resources and related fields gain experience applying for competitive research grants. The article, Getting their feet wet, from the 2010 issue of txH2O, has more information about the program.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new program review: Internet of Texas water

The Texas Water Journal has published a new program review in the Volume 11 issue, titled “Internet of Texas Water: Use Cases for Flood, Drought, and Surface Water–Groundwater Interactions,” by Rudolph A. Rosen, Robert E. Mace, Sam Marie Hermitte and Richard Wade.

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Meet a scientist: Virender Sharma

A winding career in chemistry has inspired a Texas A&M professor to tackle environmental problems using a single compound.

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Arroyo Colorado Watershed Partnership launches re-design of website

The Arroyo Colorado Watershed Partnership has updated its website with a modern, easy-to-navigate layout. The new site has much of the same information as the old one and includes a story map with a tour of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

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New irrigation specialist joins TWRI

TWRI’s new irrigation specialist, Ali Ajaz, Ph.D., sees an innovation opportunity at the nexus of irrigation management and drought monitoring.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new commentary on Rio Grande water deliveries

The Texas Water Journal invited The Honorable Jayne Harkins, P.E., U.S. Commissioner for the International Boundary and Water Commission, to share her thoughts on water deliveries from Mexico to the Rio Grande in a commentary titled, “Commentary: Fact vs. Fiction on Rio Grande Deliveries.”

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txH2O highlight: Working wonders with ferrate

Virender Sharma, Ph.D., a professor in the Texas A&M School of Public Health, uses a simple, abundant and environmentally friendly element — iron — to clean water. In the txH2O article, Working wonders with ferrate, Sharma explains the process he has been researching for years.

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Water quality project funding opportunity for Hill Country landowners

Texas Water Resources Institute partner group, the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative, is offering a stewardship funding opportunity for ranchers, farmers and wildlife managers. Pre-applications are being accepted through Oct. 30.

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Texas A&M, UTEP researchers win grant to study CO2 release on irrigated arid soils

Researchers from Texas A&M University and the University of Texas-El Paso have won a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The researchers want to close the current knowledge gap about CO2 emissions from chemical reactions in irrigated soils.

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Citrus Center releases novel citrus irrigation video

The Texas A&M-Kingsville Citrus Center has released a new video that details a novel way to irrigate citrus trees that could benefit plant health, yield, economic, and water conservation for the producer.

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Land use and climate changes are throwing estuaries off balance

Estuaries — one of the most productive ecosystems in the world — rely on a series of delicate balances. Increasingly, land use changes and climate changes are upsetting those balances.

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Big groundwater issues to be addressed in online conference, coffee breaks

The Permanent Forum of Binational Waters is hosting the U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Groundwater Conference titled Innovation and Creativity: Strategies for Unprecedented Challenges. The interactive online event will be Oct. 14-15, 2020 via Zoom. 

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How to understand a hurricane forecast

Measuring hurricane risks — and understanding what those risks mean for the public — is complicated. Here’s a place to start.

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New faces on the growing TWRI team

Summer 2020 has seen the TWRI team grow, adding Wendy Jepson, Ph.D., in leadership, Ward Ling as a watershed specialist and Lexus Castro in communications.

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Meet a scientist: Saurav Kumar

Between his family’s natural love of science and computing and his need for speed, Saurav Kumar, Ph.D. always knew he would get into science and coding. But he didn’t know he would apply those skills to water systems.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article on Texas dams

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article in the Volume 11 issue titled “Dams Are Coming Down, but Not Always by Choice: The Geography of Texas Dams, Dam Failures, and Dam Removals” by Erin D. Dascher and Kimberly Meitzen.

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txH2O highlight: Disappearing habitat

In the summer 2015 issue of txH2O, the article Disappearing habitat explains how water and land management changes in Texas impacted the rice production industry and waterfowl habitat.

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Petronila and San Fernando Creek watershed protection planning effort gets underway

TWRI and a coalition of groups has been given the green light to draft a watershed protection plan for the Petronila and San Fernando Creek watershed. This watershed feeds the Baffin Bay of southeastern Texas.

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Water wells need to be tested after flood

Texans with water wells in the path of Hurricanes Laura and Marco should take precautions before and after. Some simple efforts can help protect your well and your health.

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Texas water quality and septic systems

Over 2.2 million Texas homes and businesses depend on septic systems, but these can cause human health and water quality problems if they aren’t working right. Read more to learn ways to find potential funding aid for repairing or replacing failing systems.

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Healthy Lawns, Healthy Waters online workshops set for August

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program will host five residential rainwater harvesting and turf management trainings focused on watersheds throughout Texas in August.

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EPA accepts Carancahua Bay Watershed Protection Plan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has accepted the Carancahua Bay Watershed Protection Plan, published by the Texas Water Resources Institute.

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TWRI publishes technical reports, newsletters & educational materials

See the most recent publications by the TWRI water team including watershed protection plans, newsletters and technical reports.

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txH2O highlight: How does water quality monitoring work?

Water security in Texas depends on water quality monitoring. At Texas Water Resources Institute, watershed restoration projects require consistent water quality monitoring once every two weeks for two years. In the water security issue of txH2O, the article How does water quality monitoring work? gives a behind-the-scenes look.

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Protecting water quality with better lawncare

The Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters program is helping residents use better lawncare to improve water quality and save time and money.

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Water expert receives highest honor in agronomy

Ali Fares, Ph.D., professor of water security at Prairie View A&M has been selected as an American Society of Agronomy Fellow and included in the society’s 2020 Awards Hall of Fame.

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Texas A&M University ranked 10th in the world for water resources

Texas A&M University ranked 10th in the world in water resources in the latest subject-specific rankings from the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). CWUR ranks the world’s leading universities in 227 subject areas based on the number of research articles in top-tier journals.

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Meet a scientist: Juan Enciso

Juan Enciso, Ph.D. was inspired by the beauty of agriculture and the natural world to study irrigation. Now he sees irrigators as key stewards of a more water-efficient future.

 

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txH2O highlight: On the fast track

The article On the fast track summarizes how Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service professionals were able to help producers make the most of their available water resources when they were limited.

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Texas Water Newsroom: Water news on demand

The Texas Water Development Board has created the Texas Water Newsroom, a platform to share stories about Texas water supplies, planning, financing and research.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal published a new article in the Volume 11 issue titled “Hydrodynamic Modeling Results Showing the Effects of the Luce Bayou Interbasin Transfer on Salinity in Lake Houston, TX” by Erik A. Smith and Sachin Shah.

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Private water well screening set for July 28 in Levelland

The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting a water well screening July 28 in Levelland to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened. Samples need to be dropped off the day before on July 27.

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Water unites us: Permanent Forum of Binational Waters established

With almost 2,000 miles of shared borders between the U.S. and Mexico, a passionate group has created a virtual space for binational collaboration that prioritizes solutions, activities and resources to solve transboundary water issues.

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A busy pandemic hurricane season is ramping up

The COVID-19 pandemic may further complicate the forecasted above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season.

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Meet a scientist: Sam Brody

Samuel Brody, Ph.D., wants to help make society more resilient to natural hazards. To do that, one must first understand how to “bridge the gap between knowledge and action,” he said.

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Texas flood planning is changing

The Texas Water Development Board is looking for Texans interested in participating on new regional flood planning groups to help direct the future of flood planning in the state.

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Water safety supply lines: What it takes to keep water clean

Keeping water safe means disinfecting it, usually with chlorine. But where does the chlorine come from? The supply lines of this key water disinfectant are luckily very local.

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txH2O highlight: Do you live in Flash Flood Alley?

Do you live in one of the most flood-prone regions in North America? Just in time for hurricane season, the June txH2O highlight is Do you live in Flash Flood Alley? from the fall 2016 Texas’ Extreme Weather issue.

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Across Texas, diverse wetlands are benefiting Texans — and facing threats

From aquifer-recharging playas to carbon-storing salt marshes, Texas’s diverse wetlands are matched by an equally diverse set of threats. Texans are finding innovative solutions.

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How to build over 4,000 acres of wetlands from scratch

In the face of increasing droughts, 3.8 million people and counting will need more drinking water in North Texas. Water districts have built wetlands to help.

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Sewer surveillance: A potential public health tool

Researchers have been looking to the sewers for the novel coronavirus lately. Wastewater surveillance is nothing new, but it might be a useful tool in the current pandemic.

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TWRI is looking for an irrigation specialist, web designer

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hiring for two full-time staff positions at its College Station, Texas office.

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txH2O highlight: Unlocking secrets of the vadose zone

The vadose zone, the layer of earth that lies between topsoil and groundwater, could have answers for drought prediction and mitigation according to the fall 2012 txH2O article, Unlocking secrets of the vadose zone.

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Dr. Becky Bowling on the future look of urban Texas

In her new role at the Dallas Center, Dr. Becky Bowling is eager to work to make Texas’ growing urban landscapes more water efficient and uniquely beautiful in their own Texan way.

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TWRI releases the 2019 Annual Report

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published its latest Annual Report, focusing on accomplishments and project highlights from 2019.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new book review in Volume 11

The Texas Water Journal published a new book review in the Volume 11 issue titled, “Book Review: Regulating Water Security in Unconventional Oil and Gas” by Jessica Foster.

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Opinion: Rapid Relief—Dealing with water shutoffs during COVID-19

A Texas A&M professor of political science explains how the federal government might end shutoffs & keep water flowing during the COVID-19 crisis.

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TWRI's 10 ways to celebrate Earth Day

April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To commemorate this occasion, we have made a list of 10 ways to celebrate. 

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Trees: Unsung heroes of the water cycle

More than just water users, trees are an essential part of the water cycle by drawing up water from the ground and transferring it to the atmosphere through transpiration.

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The surprising success of online water training

Fieldwork is fun but taking water training online means TWRI’s educational reach has expanded. Online formats also offer the opportunity for greater accessibility.

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What is ecohydrology?

If you’ve never heard of “ecohydrology,” you’re not alone. The relatively new, intersectional discipline combines elements of ecology and hydrology to look at how water, soil and life interact.

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TWRI awards two USGS graduate student research grants

The Texas Water Resources Institute has awarded two U.S. Geological Survey graduate student research grants for March 2020 – February 2021.

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Meet TWRI's newest employees

TWRI has a lot of new faces lately.

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Cattle, cooking and community: TWRI works from home

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) staff shifted to working remotely, sheltering in place with their families and roommates. As TWRI staff members have adjusted to this temporary new normal, they’ve found new ways to work and stay connected.

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txH2O highlight: Satellites, sensors and soil

In the summer 2015 issue of txH2O, the article Satellites, sensors and soil explains how NASA, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University use different monitoring strategies, including satellites and in-ground sensors, to research soil moisture.

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Texas Water Journal has published a new article in Volume 11

The Texas Water Journal published a new article in the Volume 11, Number 1, 2020 issue titled “Runoff Inflow Volumes to the Highland Lakes in Central Texas: Temporal Trends in Volumes and Relations between Volumes and Selected Climatic Indices” by Raymond M. Slade, Jr.

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The Ecological Integration Symposium has gone digital

Enjoy the Ecological Integration Symposium from your couch! The XXI Ecological Integration Symposium, held April 2-3, is going virtual this year and invites attendees to join from the comfort of their own home.

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Trust the tap in the COVID-19 pandemic

Tap water is safe and available at home while going out to buy bottled water can put you at risk.

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POSTPONED: Ogallala Aquifer Summit to tackle tough ag water questions

THIS SUMMIT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Updates on the rescheduling of the event will be posted on the 2020 Ogallala Aquifer Summit website. 

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txH2O highlight: Living life with less water

With Groundwater Awareness Week in March, we are highlighting an article from the Ogallala Aquifer edition of the fall 2018 txH2O, Living life with less water. 

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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, the Ogallala Aquifer Program, the Ogallala Water Coordinated Agricultural Project and the Transboundary Water Portal.

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TWRI’s Winter 2020 txH2O published

We recently published the Winter 2020 issue of our magazine, txH2O, highlighting the connection between water and health, including pathogens, poverty, PFAS and other water-health issues and developing potential solutions. 

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Meet a scientist: Zhuping Sheng

Dr. Zhuping Sheng strives to see technology and engineering give good, workable answers to water users' questions.

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Texas Water Journal selects Cough-Schulze as managing editor

The Texas Water Journal Board of Directors has selected TWRI's own Chantal Cough-Schulze as its new managing editor.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article in Volume 11

The Texas Water Journal published the second paper for the Volume 11, Number 1, 2020 issue: an article titled “Oilfield Water Infrastructure Connectivity: The Case for a ‘Hydrovascular’ Network in the Permian Basin,” by Gabriel Collins.

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POSTPONED: Water well owner trainings set for March 23, 24

The Texas Well Owner Network trainings scheduled for March 23 in Bandera and March 24 in Bulverde have been postponed.

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CANCELED: Urban stream processes, restoration training set for March 18 in Austin

CANCELED: Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Training workshop on March 18 in Austin.

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Meet a scientist: Emily Monroe

As a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist for the Texas Water Resources Institute, Monroe connects the public with what they need, from educational events to septic systems, to accomplish their goals.

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Natural Resources Training Courses Update newsletter published

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published the newsletter, Natural Resources Training Courses Update, with a list of scheduled trainings for 2020.

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Partnership coordinates septic system repair, replacement

The Texas Water Resources Institute has been working with the Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership for the past decade to improve water quality, which includes repairing and replacing septic systems.

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TWRI program spotlight: Attoyac Bayou watershed

The Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership was developed with interested local stakeholders to better understand the sources of high E. coli levels in the watershed.

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USGS adds mapping tool showing daily ‘natural water storage’

The National Integrated Water Availability Assessments concept map by the U.S. Geological Survey shows the latest available daily estimate of natural water storage in the continental-United States relative to historical conditions.

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txH2O highlight: Understanding water security

What does water security mean to you? In preparation for the publication of our winter 2020 issue of txH2— a focus on the connection of water and health — we are highlighting the article Understanding water security.

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Texas Water Journal publishes first paper in Volume 11

The Texas Water Journal published the first paper for the Volume 11, Number 1, 2020 issue: a policy review titled “State Legislature, Voters Move to Eighty-Six Texas’s Flooding Challenges,” by Matthew D. Berg.

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ICYMI: Mills Scholars spotlight, scholarship recipients announced

In January, we spotlighted our Mills Scholars Program, which awards at least four $5,000 scholarships to graduate students who are pursuing research in water-related studies at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M–Galveston and Texas A&M–Qatar.

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Urban riparian, stream restoration program set for Feb. 20 in San Benito

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host an Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Training workshop 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 20 in San Benito for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects around the South Texas area.

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Water Well Owner Training set for Feb. 5 in College Station

A Texas Well Owner Network, or TWON, training has been scheduled for Feb. 5 in College Station.

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Improving water quality with septic system repair, replacement in Attoyac Bayou

The Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership is coordinating a septic system repair and replacement program for residents in the Attoyac Bayou watershed to help improve and protect water quality.

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FY2020 USGS 104G Water Resources National Competitive Grant announced

The Texas Water Resources Institute announces the release of the Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the FY 2020 National Competitive Grant Program by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.

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Recipients of Water Seed Grant Initiative announced

Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station have selected seven multidisciplinary teams as recipients of the FY2020-21 Water Seed Grant Initiative.

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Mills Scholarship awarded to four TAMU students

The Texas Water Resources Institute has awarded 2020 Mills Scholarships to four graduate students conducting water-related research at Texas A&M University.

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TWRI receives 'outstanding' rating by USGS

The Texas Water Resources Institute was recently rated as outstanding by the U.S. Geological Survey in the federal agency’s multiyear review of the institute.

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ICYMI: Dallas Center program spotlight

In case you missed it, our November 2019 Conservation Matters program spotlight focused on the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas, or Dallas Center.

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txH2O highlight: The key to perfecting water reuse?

With Texas’ decreasing water availability and increasing water demand, a growing number of water providers are using or considering water reuse, either direct or indirect, for drinking water.

In the spring 2016 issue of txH2O, TWRI published an article about scientists from the Texas A&M University System successfully demonstrating the feasibility of using electron beam, or eBeam, to treat wastewater for direct potable reuse.

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TWRI program spotlight: Mills Scholars Program

Throughout the past five decades, TWRI has awarded Mills Scholarships to select Texas A&M University graduate students studying water resources and hydrology issues in Texas.

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Texas Water Journal publishes final article in Volume 10

The Texas Water Journal has published the final article in the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue titled “Interjecting Economics into the Surface Water Dialogue” by Maria Vaca, Stefni Richards, Alexa Davis, Kylie Jackson, Nanag Timur, Fahad Manzoor, Said Azam, Robert Feltman and James Griffin.

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TCEQ adds interactive watershed, nonpoint source map viewer

TCEQ has added an interactive map viewer showing watershed plans and projects in Texas to reduce nonpoint source water pollution.

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#ICYMI: Top 10 TWRI articles from 2019

During 2019, Texas Water Resources Institute’s communications team covered everything from challenges of water utilities to profiles of water resources professionals across Texas.

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TWRI publishes septic system guide

Do you own a septic system?

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published a new educational material titled Septic System Maintenance & Inspection Pocket Guide to help homeowners with problem solving and best management practices for their septic systems.

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txH2O highlight: What’s your water footprint?

When making New Year’s resolutions for 2020, add water conservation to your goals! What’s your water footprint?, an article in our Fall 2009 txH2O, lists the amount of water used for many common activities.

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Drip Irrigation Workshop set for Jan. 11 in Austin

A free Drip Irrigation Workshop will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 11 in the vegetable garden of the Freedom Home Baptist Church, 3405 Oak Springs Drive in Austin.

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Meet a scientist: Genhua Niu

Dr. Genhua Niu is always on the lookout for the next agricultural innovation. As a professor of urban agriculture at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas, she studies how growing environments can be adjusted to enhance plant growth and quality in urban settings, such as by manipulating the light quality, light intensity or nutrient solution.

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TWRI to develop future water resources programs in DFW region

Across Texas, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research address local needs related to everything from mitigating drought impacts to enhancing food security to improving human health outcomes through education, outreach and research activities. To help support AgriLife’s mission, Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has been tasked with leading the development of future water resources programs and activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, with the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas serving as the coordination hub for the region.

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Controlled Environment Urban Agriculture Conference set Dec. 5 in Dallas

The Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas will host the first Controlled Environment Urban Agriculture Conference Dec. 5, which will provide information on a wide range of topics as well as access to Texas A&M AgriLife and industry experts.

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txH2O highlight: Home sweet home

Did you know that Texas A&M AgriLife opened the first WaterSense-labeled house in the Dallas-Fort Worth region? We spotlighted the home in our Fall 2013 issue of txH2O and you will find it on page 12 in the issue’s pdf.

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Public invited to meeting Nov. 22 on water quality of Neches River tributaries

The Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Angelina and Neches River Authority will host a meeting Nov. 22 in Lufkin for anyone interested in water quality impairments in Jack, Cedar, Hurricane and Biloxi creeks, tributaries of the Neches River below Lake Palestine.

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TWRI, Mexican water institute work on groundwater in the border region

Texas A&M AgriLife Research, on behalf of the Texas Water Resources Institute, recently signed a specific agreement with Instituto Mexicano de Tecnologia del Agua to work on various topics related to groundwater along the Texas-Mexico border.

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Public invited to water quality meetings Nov. 21 in Woodville, Jasper

The Texas Water Resources Institute in collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host two meetings Nov. 21 in Woodville and Jasper for anyone interested in joining a partnership to improve and protect water quality in the Sandy and Wolf creeks.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article in Volume 10

The Texas Water Journal published an article in the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue titled “Transboundary Water Sharing: Risk Perceptions Held by Texas Border Decision Makers” by Lindsay Sansom.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshops set for Nov. 6 in Bishop, Nov. 13 in Temple

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program workshops Nov. 6 in Bishop and Nov. 13 in Temple for area residents interested in land and water stewardship.

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TWRI program spotlight: Texas Well Owner Network

This month in our Program Spotlight, we feature the Texas Well Owner Network.

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TWRI to host Urban Stream Processes and Restoration trainings in November

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host Urban Stream Processes and Restoration trainings Nov. 14 in Waco and Nov. 19 in Corpus Christi for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects.

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txH2O highlight: Where in the world are they now?

With pre-proposal deadlines approaching on Oct. 28 for Texas Water Resources Institute’s graduate scholarship programs, this txH2O highlight is focused on an article about the success of previous scholarship recipients.

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Urban Stream Processes and Restoration program set for Oct. 29 in New Braunfels

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host an Urban Stream Processes and Restoration Training from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29 in New Braunfels for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects around the Interstate 35 corridor.

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ICYMI: Urban Riparian Program Spotlight

If you follow Texas Water Resources Institute on social media (@TxWRI), you may have noticed our monthly program spotlights, but in case you missed it, for the month of September the focus was on our Urban Riparian & Stream Restoration Program.

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Private water well screenings set for October in six Texas counties

The Texas Well Owner Network will present water well screenings in October in six Texas counties to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water tested.

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Texas A&M, SFA researchers work to improve quality of East Texas watersheds

KTRE Channel 9 recently covered efforts by Texas Water Resources Institute, Stephen F. Austin State University's Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture and Angelina and Neches River Authority in East Texas to improve water quality.

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Texas Well Owner Network trainings scheduled for November

The Texas Well Owner Network has scheduled several free Well Educated trainings for November for private water well owners who depend on household wells for their water needs.

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Private water well owners should test well after a flood

Private water well owners whose wells flooded from the recent rains from Tropical Depression Imelda should assume that their well water is con­taminated until tested. 

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Water board announces funding for Arroyo Colorado

Nearly a half-million dollars in grant funding has been earmarked for working with agriculture interests along the Arroyo Colorado to reduce pollution in the key Valley waterway.

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Request for proposals for Water Seed Grant Initiative for FY 20-21 announced

The FY2020-21 Water Seed Grant Initiative, “Research, Engineering and Extension: Creation and Deployment of Water-Use Efficient Technology Platforms,” is seeking proposals that focus on water technologies and management approaches.

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Request for pre-proposals for 2020-2021 TWRI Graduate Student Research Programs

The Texas Water Resources Institute announces its call for pre-proposals for students conducting water resources research. TWRI has funds available for graduate students at Texas universities through two programs, the TWRI Mills Scholarship Program (available to students at Texas A&M University College Station, Galveston and Qatar only) and the U.S. Geological Survey Graduate Research Program (available to students at all Texas universities).

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TWRI program trains professionals to improve Texas’ degraded urban rivers, streams

Rivers and streams are the veins that carry surface water. Have you given much thought to their health?

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Meet a scientist: Fouad Jaber

As a Texas A&M University associate professor and extension specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas, Fouad Jaber applies concepts of ecological engineering to managing urban water using natural elements to try to solve problems related to stormwater pollution.

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ICYMI: Photo essay of planting day at the Urban Riparian Demonstration site

The Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program, coordinated by the Texas Water Resources Institute, in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Dallas, is bringing awareness, education and the value of stream restoration to urban areas around Texas.

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txH2O highlight: Earning high marks

This month’s txH2O highlight is from the Fall 2017 issue of the magazine and focuses on the effectiveness of low impact development (LID) practices in reducing negative environmental impacts of urban growth.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshops set for Oct. 15 in Lockhart, Oct. 23 in Junction

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program workshops Oct. 15 in Lockhart and Oct. 23 in Junction for area residents interested in land and water stewardship.

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Valley program focused on challenges, opportunities of modernizing irrigation systems

The Texas Water Resources Institute along with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Water Development Board co-hosted an education program July 15 for Rio Grande Valley irrigation district managers and board members.

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Texas A&M-Kingsville receives $5 million from NSF to establish Sustainable Water Use center

Texas A&M University-Kingsville's Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering has received a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a Center for Research Excellence in Science and Technology for Sustainable Water Use.

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Texas Water Journal publishes a commentary on Texas Legislative wrap-up

The Texas Water Journal published a commentary in the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue titled “86th Texas State Legislature: Summaries of Water-related Legislative Action” by Ken Kramer, Christopher Mullins, Dean Robbins, Stacey Allison Steinbach, Leah Martinsson, Trent Hightower, and Perry L. Fowler.

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Urban Stream Processes and Restoration training set for Sept. 19 in McKinney

The Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program of the Texas Water Resources Institute will host an Urban Stream Processes and Restoration training from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 in McKinney for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects in and around the Dallas area.

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East Texas watershed efforts to improve water quality seeing positive results

Texas Water Resources Institute staff report positive results in one East Texas watershed and substantial progress in another while working with stakeholders and a team of university researchers and agency staff to improve water quality in the region’s many watersheds.

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Meet a scientist: Anna Gitter

Texas Water Resources Institute research assistant Anna Gitter bridges the gaps between environmental science and public health, scientists and nonscientists, and fieldwork and computer work.

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Southern Region Water Conference draws diverse group to College Station

More than 150 participants from 13 states and South Africa attended the recent Southern Region Water Conference, “Improving Adoption of Sustainable Water Management Practices,” hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in College Station.

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WRAP manuals published on TWRI website

Updated editions and new manuals for the Water Rights Analysis Package, a computer modeling system that simulates river and reservoir systems and assesses water availability under specified alternative sets of conditions, were recently added to the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) website.

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TWRI awards two USGS graduate research grants

The Texas Water Resources Institute has awarded U.S. Geological Survey graduate research grants to two students for June 2019 – June 2020.

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ICYMI: How does water quality monitoring work?

August is Water Quality Month, and we are sharing information from the Water Security issue of txH2O, How does water quality monitoring work?, an explainer on the process of watershed restoration.

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How can you help with water quality?

For Water Quality Month, start adopting these practices to contribute to improved water quality in your community.

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txH2O highlight: Safe water = Secure water

With populations increasing, there is an increased likelihood of the need for intensive water reuse, according to experts. August’s txH2O highlight is Safe water = Secure water, an article about Texas A&M University researchers studying ways to remove more chemicals from water during the treatment process.

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TWRI’s Summer 2019 txH2O published

We recently published the Summer 2019 issue of our magazine, txH2O, highlighting water utilities challenges and potential solutions.

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New article published in Texas Water Journal, Volume 10

The Texas Water Journal published an article in the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue titled “Economically Recoverable Water in Texas: An Underappreciated Water Management Strategy?” by Dr. Timothy T. Loftus.

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Researchers study shared groundwater resources between U.S., Mexico

Underneath the border of the United States and Mexico lie transboundary aquifers. Little is known about most of these aquifers or how the two countries can mutually manage these waters.

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Meet a scientist: Laura Rodriguez Lozada

Laura Rodriguez Lozada, a graduate student at Texas A&M University and graduate research assistant at Texas Water Resources Institute, is a member of the Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program team conducting binational scientific research on transboundary aquifers.

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Photo essay: Agricultural BMPs for watershed planning

Read through a photo essay from the Agricultural Best Management Practices for Watershed Planning Training at the USDA’s ARS Grassland Research Laboratory in Riesel, TX. 

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Partners transform abandoned wastewater treatment ponds into coastal wetland habitat

The Arroyo Colorado Watershed Partnership, Texas Water Resources Institute and the city of San Benito have been working on projects designed to reuse treated wastewater to fill abandoned wastewater treatment ponds.

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txH2O highlight: 21st Century Irrigation

Did you know a whole crop can be irrigated using a cell phone app? July is Smart Irrigation Month and TWRI has many resources about modern irrigation practices for producers in our magazine, txH2O.

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TWRI staff present at national water resources conference

Texas Water Resources Institute’s Dr. Lucas Gregory and Dr. John Tracy recently gave presentations on TWRI research at the annual water resources conference held by the Universities Council on Water Resources and the National Institutes for Water Resources in Snowbird, Utah.

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Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up available for Texas rice producers

Rice producers in 12 counties in southeast Texas can submit applications until June 28 for the next funding cycle of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

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Texas Watershed Planning Program reaches watershed coordinators statewide

Almost every watershed coordinator in the state has now attended and benefited from the Texas Watershed Planning Program of the Texas Water Resources Institute.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal published an article in the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue titled “A Tool for Rapid Assessment of Hydrological Connectivity Patterns in Texas Coastal Wetlands: Linkages between Tidal Creeks and Coastal Ponds” by Todd M. Swannack, Jeffrey R. Wozniak, William E. Grant and Stephen E. Davis III.

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TWRI’s nature photography highlight

June 15 is Nature Photography Day. At TWRI, our Water Team members provide us with awesome nature photos while helping make every drop count!

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Water quality training July 17 in Weslaco will focus on Arroyo Colorado

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop is set for 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 17 in Weslaco. The workshop is part of efforts by the Texas Water Resources Institute to improve and protect water quality in the Arroyo Colorado.

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A&M center to host membrane filtration course

The Separation Sciences Group at the Process Engineering Research & Development Center at Texas A&M University will host a hands-on, practical short course, Water Quality Management: Municipal, Industrial and Environmental Applications, July 14-16 in College Station.

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Sanchez talks transboundary issues in May's Texas+Water podcast

In May’s issue of Texas+Water, Dr. Rosario Sanchez, TWRI senior research scientist, was interviewed by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Todd Votteler.

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txH2O highlight: Advancing conservation

Summer is here, and despite the recent increase in rainfall, water conservation is still important for the increasing population of Texas. txH2O highlight No. 6 is an article about how homeowners and utilities can conserve water using new technologies.  

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Arroyo Colorado Partnership, TWRI helps school district implement stormwater BMPs

The Arroyo Colorado Partnership, Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas Stream Team and Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District are partnering to implement and monitor stormwater best management practices on a wetland adjacent to the Los Fresnos High School campus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley as part of the Falcon Pond Beautification Project.

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Report outlines tools for mitigating flood impacts along Texas coast

The Texas A&M University School of Law recently published a report on legal mechanisms and tools for responding to the impacts of recent and future flooding events resulting from storm events and sea level rise.

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Water quality training May 21 in Jasper will focus on lower Neches River

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Neches River will be held from 1-5 p.m. May 21 in Jasper. The workshop will be held at the Jasper County Courthouse Annex, 271 E. Lamar St. It will be presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board in cooperation with the Texas Water Resources Institute.

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Institute to hold water quality meeting May 21 in Rogers

The Texas Water Resources Institute, or TWRI, will host a meeting May 21 in Rogers for anyone interested in joining a partnership to improve and protect water quality in the Big Elm Creek watershed.

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TWRI releases 2018 Annual Report

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published its latest annual report, focusing on accomplishments and project highlights from 2018.

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TWRI launches re-design of website

The Texas Water Resources Institute has a new look to its website.

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Meet a scientist: David Smith

Problem-solving and water management go hand-in-hand for David Smith, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist at Texas A&M University in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. He is also program coordinator for the award-winning Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program.

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txH2O highlight: How to deal with extremes

April showers have brought some May floods. This month’s txH2O highlight includes a list of resources related to flooding and drought.

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Texas Watershed Steward workshop set for Neches River Basin

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the La Nana Bayou, Angelina and Middle Neches Rivers will be held from 8 a.m.-noon May 22 in Lufkin.

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TWRI offers trainings for watershed professionals

The Texas Water Resources Institute is offering two Watershed Planning Program trainings for watershed coordinators and other water professionals involved in watershed-based planning in Texas.

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BV WaterSmart wins two environmental awards

A Brazos Valley water conservation program, BV WaterSmart, garnered two state awards recently for its water conserving efforts and educational activities toward reducing water waste.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal published an article in the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue titled “Floating Solar: An Emerging Opportunity at the Energy-Water Nexus” by Carlos Gamarra and Jennifer J. Ronk.

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Private water well screening set for May 8 in Kimble County

The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting a water well screening May 8 in Junction to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened. The screening will be from 8:30–10 a.m. at the Kimble County Courthouse, second floor, 501 Main St.

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Wetlands: Water's original filter

Two innovative, constructed wetlands in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have the ability to divert over 180 million gallons of treated wastewater per day from the Trinity River and naturally filter it for reuse.

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International water experts outline transboundary groundwater issues at water lectures

Internationally renowned experts Dr. Francesco Sindico of University of Stathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland and Ambassador (retired) Ram Aviram of BIT Consultancy recently spoke on the difficulties of managing and governing groundwater resources in transboundary aquifers.

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Water Daze speakers discuss statewide flood assessment efforts, transboundary aquifers

Texas Water Development Board member Kathleen Jackson and Texas Water Resources Institute senior research scientist Dr. Rosario Sanchez spoke at the Texas A&M University Water Management and Hydrological Science program's Water Daze.

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Representative from new university in India visits Texas A&M

Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, the largest irrigation technology company in the world, is establishing a new university in India that will address the sustainable development of agriculture, water resources and renewable energy.

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txH2O highlight: Texas is vulnerable to climate change

April’s txH2O highlight is about the predictions of climate change impacts in Texas. The article, Texas is vulnerable to climate change, from the winter 2008 climate change issue, mentions future challenges resulting from increased populations, hotter temperatures and high greenhouse gas emissions.

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Institute to hold two meetings in April in the Matagorda Basin watershed

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting a meeting April 5 in Victoria to discuss water quality in the Garcitas and Arenosa Creek watersheds and another meeting April 10 in Palacios to discuss implementation of the Tres Palacios Watershed Protection Plan.

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Well water screening opportunities set for April in North Texas

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer several Texas Well Owner Network well water screenings in April in the North Texas area.

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Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration workshops set for April 17 in Corpus Christi, April 23 in Pearland

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host two workshops in April for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshops set for April 16 in Kingsville, May 1 in Baytown

The Texas Water Resources Institute will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program workshop April 16 in Kingsville for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in Kleberg County and a workshop May 1 in Baytown for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Double Bayou and Cedar Bayou watershed.

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Institute to hold water quality meeting in Rogers

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting a meeting April 16 in Rogers for anyone interested in joining a partnership to improve and protect water quality in the Big Elm Creek watershed.

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Wurbs receives inaugural American Academy of Water Resources Engineers research award

Dr. Ralph Wurbs, senior professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University and former associate director of engineering for Texas Water Resources Institute, was selected as the first American Academy of Water Resources Engineers Outstanding Research and Innovation Award recipient.

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Meet a scientist: Rebecca Grubbs-Bowling

From Lubbock to Athens, and now College Station, Dr. Rebecca Grubbs-Bowling, Texas A&M University assistant professor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service turfgrass specialist in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, helps Texans better understand their turfgrass.

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Kentucky water director reflects on 40 years of modeling at seminar

Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute director and modeler Dr. Lindell Ormsbee cautioned researchers to strive to develop useful but not too complex models at a recent seminar at the Texas Water Resources Institute in College Station.

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txH2O highlight: Underground and Under Scrutiny

This month’s txH2O highlight was chosen with Groundwater Awareness Week (March 11-15) in mind. Underground and Under Scrutiny from the Summer 2014 groundwater issue of txH2O examines the options for keeping the growing number of residents in Texas supplied with water.

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Water Daze lectures, student poster competition set for March 27 at Texas A&M

The Water Management and Hydrological Science (WMHS) program at Texas A&M University is hosting Water Daze, a student poster competition and water lectures, March 27 on the Texas A&M campus.

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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.

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Conference to focus on sustainable water management practices for southern US

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting the Southern Region Water Conference, “Improving Adoption of Sustainable Water Management Practices,” July 23-25 at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, 177 Joe Routt Blvd. in College Station.

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Two Nations, One Water Conference to explore adaptive water strategies for drought

More than 40 speakers, panelists and moderators will present current information, ideas and realities that face the Rio Grande and the states and countries that share its water at a two-day conference April 23-25 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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Grain sorghum irrigation water-use efficiency dependent on weather conditions

Grain sorghum production is highly susceptible to changes in climatic conditions, more so than to different irrigation regiments a producer might implement on the crop, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research modeling study.

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Texas Water Journal publishes first program review in Volume 10, Number 1

The Texas Water Journal published the first program review in the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue titled “An Internet for Water: Connecting Texas Water Data” by Dr. Rudolph A. Rosen, Sam Marie Hermitte, Dr. Suzanne Pierce, Sarah Richards, Dr. Susan V. Roberts and includes an editor’s note by Dr. Robert E. Mace.

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Playas: Refilling the Ogallala Aquifer?

Playas are capable of providing up to 95 percent of an aquifer's recharge. The goal of the Texas Playa Conservation Initiative is to restore playas and increase awareness among the public of the important role playas play in their daily lives. Do you have a playa on your land?

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International scientists to speak on cross-border water issues, March 25-27 in Fort Worth, College Station

The Texas Water Resources Institute, Texas A&M University School of Law and Texas A&M University Water Management and Hydrological Science program are hosting the 6th annual Water Seminar Series, March 25-27.

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Deadline for USGS 104G Water Resources National Competitive Grant pre-proposals Feb. 15

The deadline for the 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 is due by Feb. 15.

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Feb. 19 program to focus on managing drought in the middle Rio Grande Basin

An educational program called Managing Under Drought: Water Management Information for Growers in the Middle Rio Grande will be offered Feb. 19 in El Paso.

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txH2O highlight: Breaking Barriers

This month’s txH2O highlight focuses on the successful restoration of a Texas wetland project. The saltwater marsh known as Magic Ridge Marsh had blocked tidal flow. Over the years, blocked channels and stagnant, salty waters caused the marsh to degrade.

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Institute to hold water quality meeting in Rogers

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting a meeting Feb. 19 in Rogers for anyone interested in joining a partnership to improve and protect water quality in the Big Elm Creek watershed.

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Water well owner training set for Feb. 22 in Marlin

A Texas Well Owner Network training has been scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Falls County Courthouse, 125 Bridge St., County Court Room 110 in Marlin.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshop set for March 6 in Bandera

The Texas Water Resources Institute will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6 in Bandera for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in Bandera County.

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AgriLife Research joins partnership to promote food, water security and international development

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Australia’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources have entered into a cooperative research initiative to promote food, water security and international development.

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Texas Water Journal publishes first article and comentary of Volume 10, Number 1

The Texas Water Journal published the first papers for the Volume 10, Number 1, 2019 issue: an article titled “A Refined Hydrogeologic Framework Model for Gaines, Terry, and Yoakum Counties, Texas” by Jonathan V. Thomas, Andrew P. Teeple, Jason D. Payne, and Scott J. Ikard, and a commentary titled "Water Fuels our Future" by Charles Perry, Senator, Texas Senate; Chairman, Senate Committee on Water and Rural Affairs.

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TWRI's Year in Review: 2018

For the Texas Water Resources Institute, 2018 marked another successful year of addressing Texas water resource issues.

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A look back: txH2O Highlights

Conservation Matters is beginning a new series highlighting previous articles from TWRI's biannual magazine, txH2O.

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Tracy named ISTPP Fellow in Bush School

Dr. John Tracy, Texas Water Resources Institute’s director, was recently selected as a fellow for the Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy.

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TWRI announces USGS 104G Water Resources National Competitive Grant

The Texas Water Resources Institute announces the release of the draft Request for Pre-Proposals for the FY 2019 National Competitive Grant Program by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.

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Screening of private water wells helps ensure water quality, human health after flooding

Results from Texas well water screenings in areas affected by flooding over the past few years show the importance of those screenings in helping ensure water quality and human health, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service personnel supporting the agency’s Texas Well Owner Network.

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Texas Water Resources Institute to host watershed roundtable Jan. 31 in Waco

The Texas Water Resources Institute will host a Texas watershed coordinator roundtable Jan. 31 in Waco for water and natural resource professionals.

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Harvey flooding continues to inspire disaster planning

Almost a year and a half after Hurricane Harvey and its torrential rains wreaked havoc on parts of Texas, the infamous hurricane and its ramifications are still in the news. 

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TWJ publishes paper on surface water-groundwater interaction issues in Texas

The Texas Water Journal published the final paper for its Volume 9, Number 1, 2018 titled “Surface water-groundwater interaction issues in Texas” by Dr. Steven C. Young, Dr. Robert E. Mace and Carlos Rubinstein. 

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Master Irrigator program: From demonstration to adoption

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.

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FY2019 USGS 104G Water Resources National Competitive Grant announced

The Texas Water Resources Institute announces the release of the draft Request for Pre-proposals for the FY 2019 National Competitive Grant Program by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.

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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.

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Institute to host training on implementing watershed plans Dec. 17

The Texas Water Resources Institute will host an Implementing Watershed Plans Training Dec. 17 in College Station for watershed coordinators and water and natural resource professionals.

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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. 

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TWRI water team publishes reports, newsletters, fact sheets

Throughout the year, TWRI’s water team publishes technical reports as projects are wrapped up or have new publications related to activity on the project. 

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Homeowner Septic System Workshops Dec. 6-7 in Palacios, Bay City

The Texas Water Resources Institute 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.

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New issue of txH2O highlights the Ogallala Aquifer center privot irrigation and more!

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published the Fall 2018 issue of its magazine, txH2O, highlighting the range of research activities across the Ogallala Aquifer region including a Q&A with Ogallala Aquifer project managers, celebrating 40 years of center pivot and more!

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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? txH2talked to a few producers about what it is like farming on a declining water resource.

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TWRI seeking pre-proposals for USGS and Mills Scholarships

The Texas Water Resources Institute announced its call for pre-proposals for students conducting water resources research. The deadline for pre-proposal submissions is Nov. 28, 2018.

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Has your private water well flooded? What now?

If you have your own private water well, do the boil water notices in your area affect you? What do you do if you think your water well has flooded? Is your well water safe to drink and to use for household duties?

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Climate impacts on agricultural, ecological systems highlighted at conference

The climate and its impacts on agricultural and ecological systems were highlighted in a recent symposium held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station.

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TWRI to offer urban riparian training Nov. 29 in Belton

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI)’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host an Urban Stream Processes and Restoration workshop from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 29 in Belton.

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LRGV producers learn about management approaches used in Mississippi Delta

Dr. Jason Krutz, director of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute, recently spoke to a group from the Lower Rio Grande Valley about how a combination of technology and management approaches being applied in the Mississippi Delta could be used in the Valley to help reduce water use in furrow-irrigated fields while maintaining or increasing yield.  

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Norman Borlaug Institute receives five-year extension, funding

The Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, part of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, has received an additional $12.5 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development for the Innovation Laboratory for Small Scale Irrigation, one of 24 innovation labs within Feed the Future, the U.S. government’s global hunger and food security initiative.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article titled “Texas’ water quality challenge and the need for better communication in an era of increasing water quality contamination events” authored by Sapna Mulki, Carlos Rubinstein and Julianne Saletta.

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Meet a scientist: Clare Entwistle

From a math major to a watershed saver, Clare Entwistle, Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) research associate, knows that protecting riparian areas is important for the future of Texas.

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Institute to host agricultural best management training Oct. 10

The Texas Water Resources Institute will host an Agricultural Best Management Practices for Watershed Planning Training Oct 10. in Reisel for watershed coordinators and water professionals.

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Institute to hold second water quality meeting in Victoria

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting a meeting Nov. 7 in Victoria for anyone interested in becoming involved in a partnership to improve and protect water quality in the Garcitas and Arenosa Creek watersheds.

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Water well owner training set for Oct. 18 in Beeville

Texas Well Owner Network Well Educated training has been scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Bee County Expo Center, 214 S. Farm to Market 351 in Beeville.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 23 in Lampasas

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a free workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23 in Lampasas for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Lampasas River watershed.

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Turfgrass and landscape field day for professionals and enthusiasts set for Oct. 10 in Dallas

An Oct. 10 turfgrass and landscape field day for professionals and enthusiasts will offer industry networking opportunities, research facility tours and technical discussions by Texas A&M AgriLife researchers and specialists.

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Texas A&M ocean engineering researchers studying adaptation of coastal ecosystems to environmental stressors

Researchers in Texas A&M University’s Department of Ocean Engineering are working to better understand the natural adaptation of coastal ecosystems to environmental stressors such as storms, rising temperatures and sea levels.

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A&M School of Law students publish report on potential liability for dam, reservoir operators, post-Harvey

A group of students from Texas A&M University School of Law recently published a report, Flooding Events Post Hurricane Harvey: Potential Liability For Dam and Reservoir Operators and Recommendations Moving Forward.

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New UT center to address water purification technologies

The Center for Materials for Water and Energy SysTems (M-WET), a new multi-university research center headquartered in The University of Texas (UT) at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering, was recently announced.

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ICYMI: Texas+Water newsletter, Volume: 1 Issue: 6

Texas+Water has published its sixth newsletter. In this issue, the featured articles include topics on the overall health of Galveston Bay, the state’s lone natural lake, invasive zebra mussels clogging Austin’s water supply and more.

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New Program Review published by Texas Water Journal

The Texas Water Journal has published a new Program Review titled Integration of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) observations into the West Gulf River Forecast Center operations by Gregory J. Story, hydrometeorologist with the National Weather Service.

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Campus group provides network for those interested in water

The Texas A&M Water Network is dedicated to building an on-campus network of students and water professionals who share a passion for water.

 

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Lavaca River Watershed Protection Plan accepted by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently accepted the Lavaca River Watershed Protection Plan developed by the Texas Water Resources Institute and watershed stakeholders.

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Field days in Texas and Kansas draw individuals interested in water management

As Labor Day signals the end of summer and beginning of fall, field days across the Ogallala Aquifer region sent attendees off with information about water management and summer crops to carry into next year’s growing season.

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TWON hosting screenings Sept. 18 in Leming, San Antonio

The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting water well screenings Sept. 18 in Leming and San Antonio to give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened.

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Rainwater harvesting and turf management training set for Sept. 20, 21 in Boerne, San Antonio

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program is hosting two residential rainwater harvesting and turf management trainings in Boerne and San Antonio on Sept. 20 and 21, respectively.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshop set for Sept. 19 in Corsicana

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a free workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19 in Corsicana for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Richland-Chambers Reservoir watershed.

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Water well owner training set for Sept. 25 in Carthage

Texas Well Owner Network training has been scheduled for Sept. 25 in Carthage.

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Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program workshop set for Sept. 27 in Bryan

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host a workshop from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27 in Bryan for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects around the Bryan-College Station area.

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Texas Water Research Network to meet Sept. 13-14 in Austin

The Texas Water Research Network (TWRN), part of the Environmental Science Institute at the University of Texas, will meet Sept. 13-15 in Austin and the meeting is open to anyone interested. Registration is free.

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New grant will examine desalination, water reuse as path to sustainable urban water security

The Texas Water Resources Institute is part of a new interdisciplinary research project funded by Texas A&M University’s X-Grants program. Only eight total X-Grant proposals were funded across the university.

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It’s Water Quality Month and TWRI’s water team travels to the Texas coast

While August is Water Quality Month, the Texas Water Resources Institute’s water team is always working on water quality, traveling to watersheds throughout Texas. The team is on the road again — this time evaluating water quality near the Texas coast to support local stakeholders in their efforts to restore the water to good health.

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Urban riparian, stream restoration workshop set for Aug. 16 in The Woodlands

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host a workshop from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 16 in The Woodlands for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects in and around the Houston area.

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FFA students speak about watersheds at the 90th Texas FFA Convention

Three FFA students from different areas in Texas took home the top honors for their speeches about watersheds at the Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest in July.

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Water well owner trainings, screening campaign set for August

The Texas Well Owner Network is conducting two Well Educated trainings in West Texas and a sampling screening campaign in August.

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Institute to hold water quality meeting in Victoria

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting a meeting Aug. 16 in Victoria for anyone interested in becoming involved in a partnership to improve and protect water quality in the Garcitas Creek and Arenosa Creek watersheds.

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With extreme temperatures, will the summer of 2018 be one of Texas’ hottest?

Everything is bigger in Texas including the temperatures. On July 23, the temperature in Waco peaked at 114 degrees and the temperature in San Angelo was 108, the highest ever recorded for both cities, according to the Office of the Texas State Climatologist (OSC) at Texas A&M University. 

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Institute invites stakeholders to join partnership to improve Big Elm Creek water quality

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting a meeting Aug. 23 in Belton for anyone interested in joining a partnership to improve and protect water quality in the Big Elm Creek watershed.

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AgriLife Extension offers Water-Wise Tips for Turfgrass

Dr. Becky Grubbs, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service turfgrass specialist in College Station, has published a Water-Wise Checklist for Texas Home Lawns and Other Turfgrass Areas to help with lawn maintenance this summer.

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Texas Water Journal publishes new article

The Texas Water Journal recently published a paper titled “Systems-level thermodynamic and economic analysis of a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant integrated with a combined cycle power plant” by Andrew S. Reimers and Dr. Michael E. Webber, both of the University of Texas, Austin.

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Texas A&M opens new teaching gardens

The grand opening for the Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A&M University in College Station occurred on June 15 with warm temperatures and sunny skies.

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Rio Grande Basin-wide project addressing water challenges for agricultural sustainability

A team of 20 researchers representing Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute and New Mexico State University has completed its first year of a $5 million four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to address these water challenges and ensure agricultural sustainability in the basin.

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Meet a scientist: Girisha Ganjegunte

Sometimes inspiration strikes in the shower or while lying in bed falling asleep, but for Dr. Girisha Ganjegunte, associate professor of water resources and salinity management with Texas A&M University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, inspiration came in the form of an article about biotechnology and agriculture.

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Zebra mussels: help Texas stop this invasive water species

Taking the boat to the lake is a great way to beat the heat, but zebra mussels can ruin the fun. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has a campaign to raise awareness of this invasive aquatic species and to remind boat users to clean, drain and dry their boat, trailer and gear.

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TWRI awards two graduate research grants

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has awarded U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) graduate research grants to two students for June 2018–June 2019.

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The Brazos: Legacy of a Mighty River exhibit opens

Can water, humans and animals coexist while competing for one resource? A new exhibit at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History dives into the competition and collaboration surrounding the Brazos River.

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Navasota River watershed protection implementation activities, planning focus of July 11 meeting

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality are hosting a meeting July 11 in College Station for anyone interested in water quality in the Navasota River and its watershed downstream of Lake Limestone. 

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Paper presents changes in Ogallala Aquifer groundwater quality

In a new paper published by the Texas Water Journal (TWJ), a group of researchers for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), found that the quality of water being extracted from the Ogallala Aquifer changes in complex and unpredictable ways.

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TWON water well owner training, screenings set for July 26 in Bellville, Panhandle

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) program has scheduled several trainings and screenings in July.

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Rainwater harvesting and turf management training July 12 in Seguin

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters (HLHW) Program is hosting a residential rainwater harvesting and turf management training July 12 in Seguin.

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Institute to offer two trainings for water resource professionals in July

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is holding two trainings in College Station in July for water resources professionals as part of its Texas Watershed Planning Program.

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New issue of txH2O spotlights global impact of Texas water research

The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published the Spring 2018 issue of its magazine, txH2O, highlighting the global impacts of Texas water research.

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Rainwater Harvesting for Large Systems workshop set for Junction

Rainwater Harvesting for Large Systems workshop will be 9 a.m. to noon June 9 at the Texas Tech University – Junction Center, 254 Red Raider Lane in Junction.

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EPA accepts Tres Palacios Creek Watershed Protection Plan

June 21 meeting to discuss plan implementation.

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Ogallala Water Summit gathers stakeholders to work on next steps to sustain aquifer

More than 200 leaders in water management from all eight states that overlay the Ogallala Aquifer traveled to Garden City, Kansas in April to attend the Ogallala Aquifer Summit.

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Research article identifies transboundary hydrogeological units shared between Texas, Mexico

Transboundary aquifers between Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Texas, USA: Identification and categorization,” published in the Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, identifies and classifies the transboundary hydrogeological units shared between Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Texas, and assesses their potential transboundary linkages.

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Institute to hold meeting on improving Carancahua Bay water quality

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) will host a meeting June 7 in Lolita for anyone interested in becoming involved in a partnership to improve and protect water quality in Carancahua Bay.

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AgriLife Extension offers hurricane preparedness, recovery information

With June 1 marking the start of hurricane season, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is reminding Texans the agency provides a wealth of disaster and emergency preparedness and recovery information.

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Residents, AgriLife Extension, others work to ‘Harvey-proof’ Houston-area community

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, working with area residents, the Clear Lake City Water Authority (CLCWA) and Exploration Green Conservancy, have been collaborating to transform an about-to-be paved golf course into a new kind of nature park that provides recreation while protecting thousands of homes from flooding caused by natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey.

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Texas Water Journal published two articles in May

The journal, an online, peer-reviewed journal published by the nonprofit The Texas Water Journal and the Texas Water Resources Institute, publishes papers as they are complete.

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ICYMI: Texas+Water publishes second issue

A new monthly newsletter about Texas water news, Texas+Water, has published its second issue. The newsletter is the go-to source for timely, insightful information concerning water issues in Texas. 

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Water well trainings and screenings set for July in the Panhandle

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer several Texas Well Owner Network trainings and screenings in July, said program coordinators.

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TWRI Releases 2017 Annual Report

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has published its latest annual report, highlighting accomplishments from 2017.

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Meet a scientist: Rabi Mohtar

Learn about Dr. Rabi Mohtar's work on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus and how he returned to his roots in Lebanon to make an impact.

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NIFA announces new funding opportunity for sustainable agricultural systems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced the availability of up to $80 million in funding for integrated projects to increase sustainable production of food and agricultural products. 

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Students compete in Water Daze poster competition

Eighteen student posters with topics across a wide range of water-related issues were featured in the Water Daze poster competition April 3 on the Texas A&M University campus. 

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research joins others to advance irrigation innovation

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is poised to be a catalyst in the next major leap forward for water and energy use relating to food and landscape irrigation systems.

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Water quality training May 15 in Cameron will focus on Big Elm Creek

Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to Big Elm Creek will be held from 8 a.m.-noon May 15 at the Yards of Cameron, 301 Adams Ave. in Cameron.

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Renowned water microbiologist speaks on water quality and public health at Texas A&M’s Water Daze event

Dr. Joan B. Rose, an international expert in water microbiology, water quality and public health from Michigan State University, has spent her career trying to answer the question: How safe is the water?

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Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration program workshop set for May 15 in Houston

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting another Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program workshop from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15 in the Woodlands for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects around the Houston area.

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Texas 4-H Water Ambassador program open for high schoolers interested in water

Texas 4-H is about so much more than just raising animals. Kids ages 5-18 can participate in all aspects of the club including food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion, photography and more.

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Researchers use Hurricane Harvey data to predict future storm impacts

While many Texans were bracing for Hurricane Harvey’s landfall in late August 2017, a team of Texas university researchers set out to deploy instrument pods along the Texas coast. 

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Texas Well Owner Network wins 2018 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in education

The Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) has received the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s 2018 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the category of education.

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Photo essay: Planting day at the Urban Riparian Demonstration site

The Texas Water Resources Institute water team along with Ward Ling, Geronimo and Alligator Creek watershed coordinator, and volunteers recently planted native species along the Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program demonstration site located on Geronimo Creek at the Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center in Seguin, Texas.

 

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Texas+Water newsletter publishes its first issue; subscribe to receive future issues

A new newsletter about Texas water news, Texas+Water, was launched on March 22 in celebration of World Water Day. 

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Water well owner training set for April 24 in Stephenville

A free Texas Well Owner Network training has been scheduled for April 24 in Stephenville.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshop set for April 25 in Goliad

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a free workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 in Goliad for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Mission, Aransas and Lower San Antonio watersheds.

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Dallas horticulturist: Save money, time, water with irrigation repairs

A Texas A&M AgriLife Research water conservation horticulturist said home and business owners should repair and maintain sprinkler systems to save money and time while reducing wasted water resources.

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Sanchez to attend international transboundary conference

Dr. Rosario Sanchez, senior research scientist for the Texas Water Resources Institute, will be a facilitator at one of three sessions at an international transboundary conference in May.

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Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration program workshop set for April 11 in Austin

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program will host a workshop from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 11 in Austin for professionals interested in conducting stream restoration projects around the Austin area.

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New Texas+Water newsletter to be launched

The Texas Water Resources Institute is joining with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University and the Texas Water Journal to launch an electronic newsletter, Texas+Water

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World water expert to speak April 3, 4 at Texas A&M

International water expert Dr. Joan B. Rose, winner of the 2016 Stockholm Water Prize, will speak April 3 at Texas A&M University in College Station and April 4 at the Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth as part of the fifth annual Water Lecture Speaker Series, Perspectives on Law and Policy.

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Institute launches new program to restore urban streams

The new Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program, coordinated by the Texas Water Resources Institute in collaboration with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center in Dallas, is bringing awareness, education and the value of stream restoration to urban areas around Texas.

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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.

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Water Daze student poster competition set for April 3 at Texas A&M

The Water Management and Hydrological Science (WMHS) program at Texas A&M University is hosting Water Daze, a student poster competition and water lecture, April 3 on the Texas A&M campus.

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Conference roadmap outlines the needs, next steps for Southern Plains ag, forestry

“Developing Agricultural Solutions for the Southern Plains: Responding to Climate Change and Resource Constraints, A Research and Extension Roadmap for Agriculture and Forestry,” a report based on outcomes of the Resilient Southern Plains Agriculture and Forestry in a Varying and Changing Climate conference, held in July 2017 in El Reno, Oklahoma, is now available online.

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Texas A&M researchers develop methods to clean polluted groundwater

A new study led by Dr. Itza Mendoza-Sanchez, research assistant professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health, applied experimental data and mathematical models to understand limitations of biodegradation of toxic pollutants frequently found in contaminated aquifers.

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World Water Day celebrates ‘nature for water’

Less than 1 percent of the water supply on earth can be used as drinking water, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. World Water Day focuses on the importance of that 1 percent.

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Educating students on water conservation: Groundwater conservation district takes on the challenge

The Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District hopes to significantly lower water use per person with public education and outreach programs, starting with elementary school presentations.

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Mills Scholarships awarded to four TAMU students

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has awarded 2018 Mills Scholarships to four graduate students conducting water-related research at Texas A&M University.

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Ogallala Aquifer Program research featured in journal

The Ogallala Aquifer Program (OAP) was featured in the December 2017 issue of the Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, a publication of the Universities Council on Water Resources.

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Water quality training focused on Carancahua Bay, Tres Palacios watersheds set for Feb. 15 in Palacios

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Carancahua Bay and Tres Palacios watersheds will be held from 1-5 p.m. Feb. 15 at the First United Methodist Church, 209 Lucas Ave., Palacios.

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Rio Grande Basin project leaders attend D.C. meeting

Dr. John Tracy, Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI)’s director; Dr. Allen Berthold, TWRI research scientist; and Dr. Askar Karimov, research associate in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently attended the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative project directors’ meeting for the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) in Washington, D.C.

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Rainwater harvesting and turf management training set for Feb. 22-23 in Kyle and San Antonio

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters (HLHW) Program is hosting two residential rainwater harvesting and turf management trainings in Kyle and San Antonio on Feb. 22 and 23, respectively.

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Conference report outlines status, challenges, opportunities for Southern Plains ag, forestry

The report of the Resilient Southern Plains Agriculture and Forestry in a Varying and Changing Climate conference, held in July 2017 in El Reno, Oklahoma, is now available online.

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Institute to hold third meeting on improving Carancahua Bay water quality

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting a Feb. 13 meeting in Lolita for anyone interested in becoming involved in a partnership to improve and protect water quality in Carancahua Bay.

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TWRI still seeking input on Lower Rio Grande Valley water conservation from ag producers, irrigation districts

A survey for agricultural producers and irrigation district managers and board members in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) will continue until the end of February.

 

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Texas Water Journal publishes new website

The Texas Water Journal has launched a new website on a new url: https://twj.media. The new website is more dynamic and makes all of the journal’s information easier to access.

 

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Brazos Valley water conservation program targets outdoor water use

Some 5,500 College Station single-family residences have reduced outdoor water use by an estimated 320 million gallons from 2010 to 2016, through participating in water conservation research and educational programs conducted by a team of Texas A&M University and city of College Station staff.

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Meet a scientist: Dana Porter

Specializing in agricultural irrigation, Dr. Dana Porter evaluates and promotes appropriate applications of advanced irrigation technologies that are water efficient.

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Mohanty and Dessler elected as AAAS Fellows

Two Texas A&M University professors — Dr. Binayak Mohanty and Dr. Andrew Dessler — were recently elected as Fellows by the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science within the section on atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences. 

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Karthikeyan replaces Kaiser as Water Management and Hydrological Science program chair

Dr. R. Karthikeyan, associate professor in the Texas A&M University Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, was recently appointed as the program chair for the Texas A&M’s Water Management and Hydrological Science (WMHS) Program, an interdisciplinary program housed in the College of Geosciences.

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Engineering professor researches aquifer storage and recovery

Dr. Gretchen Miller, associate professor in Texas A&M University’s Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, researches a topic that is getting attention in the Texas water news: managed aquifer recharge or aquifer storage and recovery.

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USGS 104G Water Resources National Competitive Grant announced

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is continuing to accept pre-proposals for the FY 2018 National Competitive Grant Program by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.

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Meet a scientist: Ed Rhodes

Researching water quality does not only include examining water. Ed Rhodes, research associate for Texas Water Resources Institute, studies land cover and land use as it relates to water quality.

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Texas watershed coordinators learn watershed planning essentials

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI)’s Texas Watershed Planning Training Program recently held its 9th short course at Camp Allen Conference and Retreat Center near Navasota to train 30 watershed coordinators and other water resource professionals in watershed planning.

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EPA accepts updated Arroyo Colorado Watershed Protection Plan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has accepted the Update to the Arroyo Colorado Watershed Protection Plan, developed by the Arroyo Colorado Watershed Partnership, Texas Water Resources Institute and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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Healthy lawns make for healthier waters

What if understanding the soil and grass in residential lawns could help with water quality and reducing runoff? The Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program is doing just that by helping Texas homeowners make better management decisions that will have a lasting impact on watersheds.

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USGS 104G Water Resources National Competitive Grants announced

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) announces the Request for Pre-Proposals for the FY 2018 National Competitive Grant Program by the U.S. Geological Survey 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 higher learning is eligible to apply.

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Ogallala Water team reviews accomplishments, plans for year

Team members of the Ogallala Water Coordinated Agriculture Project heard updates on the project’s year two accomplishments and reviewed timelines and goals in anticipation of its next project year, which starts in mid-March, at their recent annual meeting in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Texas A&M shares National Water and Energy Conservation Award

Researchers from The Texas A&M University System were part of a multistate project team that recently received the National Water and Energy Conservation Award from the Irrigation Association for significant achievements in the conservation of water and energy relating to irrigation procedures, equipment, methods and techniques.

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Dec. 11 meeting to focus on Navasota River watershed protection plan implementation

Anyone interested in protecting water quality in the Navasota River and its watershed downstream of Lake Limestone are invited to a public meeting Dec. 11 in College Station.

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TWDB accepting applications for ag water conservation grants

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2018 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants. Applications are due to the TWDB no later than Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 12 p.m.

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TWRI publishes water security issue of txH2O

The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published its Fall 2017 issue of its magazine, txH2O, spotlighting water security in Texas and beyond.

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TWRI takes basin approach to dealing with Matagorda Basin impairments

Maintaining water quality is a priority for the Texas Water Resources Institute water team. Research, planning, educational outreach and community implementation go into the creation of a successful watershed protection plan designed to restore water quality and monitor impairment levels for years to come.

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Meet a scientist: Joshuah Perkin

Did you know that studying fish populations helps with understanding water management? Looking at the behaviors and patterns of organisms such as fish can give researchers a better perspective of how to manage water.

Dr. Joshuah Perkin, assistant professor in Texas A&M University’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and fish ecologist, is doing just that.

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TWRI researcher recognized at national conference

Dr. Rosario Sanchez, Texas Water Resources Institute’s research scientist, received a Recognition Award from the Mexican Association of Hydrogeologists during the XI National Congress of Groundwater in Puebla, Mexico.

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Virginia Tech team brings relief to well owners following hurricanes Harvey and Irma

A team of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) professors and students are helping reach Texas well owners with vital information on well-water supply contamination, the likelihood of which increases following hurricanes.

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NSF awards $1.2 million to A&M System researchers to study effects of Hurricane Harvey

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced awards totaling more than $1.2 million to support 13 research projects throughout the Texas A&M University System that aim to understand the effects of natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey.

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Texas A&M collaborates with University of California on grant to fund food, energy, water research

Four Texas A&M University professors are collaborating with University of California–Riverside researchers to study and improve decision-making processes related to food, energy and water resources, or FEW.

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Lower Rio Grande Valley soil testing campaign runs through January

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is offering its annual soil testing campaign through Jan. 31, according to AgriLife Extension personnel.

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The Next Step: TAMU experts talk about research needs following Hurricane Harvey

We asked a group of Texas A&M University professors involved in different areas of water expertise and research to answer these three simple questions. Here are their answers.

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Meet a scientist: Kent Portney

When it comes to urban sustainability, the focus has mostly been on air, primarily as it relates to climate change, climate mitigation and climate adaptation. With much less attention on water, Dr. Kent Portney, a Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service professor, recognized this lack of attention and turned his focus to making sure water was included in the discussion.

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TWRI requests pre-proposals for 2018-2019 graduate student research programs

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) announced its call for pre-proposals for students conducting water resources research. TWRI has funds available for graduate students at Texas universities through two programs, the TWRI Mills Scholarship Program (available to Texas A&M College Station, Galveston and Qatar only) and the U.S. Geological Survey Graduate Research Program (available to all Texas universities).

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EPA accepts Navasota River watershed protection plan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently accepted the Navasota River Below Lake Limestone Watershed Protection Plan, developed by the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) and the Navasota River Watershed Partnership.

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Transboundary water expert speaks on water security

Dr. Aaron Wolf from Oregon State University recently discussed conflict and cooperation over transboundary water resources as part of a new lecture series at Texas A&M University — Water Security Speaker Series — that aims to bring water scholars across the campus and the world to speak on water security.

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Social media training set for Nov. 6-7 in Lewisville

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) will host a social media workshop for natural resources professionals Nov. 6-7 at the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, 900 N. Kelly St. in Lewisville.

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Annual Texas A&M turfgrass field day set for Oct. 11 in College Station

The Texas A&M Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day will be Oct. 11 at the new Scott’s Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research on F&B Road in College Station.

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Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 12, 13 in Hill County

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program is hosting two residential rainwater harvesting and turf management trainings in the Texas Hill Country Oct. 12-13.

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Helpful information for recovering from Harvey

After the devastating flooding of Hurricane Harvey, Texas A&M AgriLife Today published a few articles to help those affected. Below are links to practical flood recovery, how to salvage documents and books, how to watch for fraud and more. For more articles on Harvey and flooding, visit AgriLife Today’s website.

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Meet the new faces of TWRI’s water team

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s (TWRI) water team continues to increase its expertise and capabilities, adding three members within the last year.

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Conference outlines status, challenges, opportunities for Southern Plains ag, forestry

In view of changing economic and environmental factors, the Southern Plains Climate Hub of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service sponsored a conference, “Resilient Southern Plains Agriculture and Forestry in a Varying and Changing Climate,” July 18-19 in El Reno, Oklahoma.

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Professionals discuss watershed planning, water quality issues at roundtable

The Texas Watershed Coordinator Roundtable, hosted by Texas Water Resources Institute, was held July 26 in College Station. The roundtable, held biannually, featured presentations by watershed and natural resource professionals from across the state.

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Texas Water Journal publishes Texas legislative wrap-up

The Texas Water Journal recently published a commentary by four water-related organizations that work closely with the Texas Legislature. 

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Partnership presents workshop, offers assistance for septic system repairs, replacements

The Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership is addressing homeowner septic systems in the watershed by hosting a training on maintaining septic systems and initiating a repair and replacement program to help improve and protect the watershed’s water quality.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshop set for Lockhart

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a free workshop Sept. 26 in the Plum Creek watershed for area residents interested in land and water stewardship.

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Wagner leaves TWRI to become director of Oklahoma water center

Dr. Kevin Wagner, former deputy director of engagement for the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), became director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater on July 31.

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New USGS report: Ogallala pumping slowed in 2013-2015, long-term aquifer decline continues

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a new report detailing changes of groundwater levels in the Ogallala, or High Plains, Aquifer. The report presents water-level change data in the aquifer for two separate periods: from 1950 (which was prior to significant groundwater irrigation development) to 2015, and from 2013 to 2015.

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UT Austin research: Nanoparticles and magnets offer efficient method of removing oil from water

When oil mixes with or enters into water, conventional methods of cleaning the water and removing the oil can be challenging, expensive and environmentally risky. But researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) believe they may have developed a better method.

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Water well owner trainings, screenings set for August

The Texas Well Owner Network is having several private water well screenings in August as well a training program for those interested in private water well management, Aug. 23 in Conroe.

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Military veteran-oriented farm tour, workshop slated for Aug. 4-5 in Dallas

The Texas AgrAbility program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a back-to-back farm tour and workshop Aug. 4-5 in Dallas.

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Aggies at World Water Congress: TWRI and TAMU personnel lead discussions at international gathering

Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) researchers and Texas A&M University faculty and students participated in the XVI World Water Congress, hosted by the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) and held in Cancun, Mexico, May 29-June 3.

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USDA-NIFA $5-million grant awarded to TWRI-led Rio Grande Basin water and agriculture project

A team of researchers representing various Texas A&M entities and the New Mexico Water Resources Institute has been awarded a $5 million four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to address water challenges in the Rio Grande Basin.

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Meet a scientist: Rosario Sanchez-Flores

The idea of uncertainty can be an unsettling topic. Dr. Rosario Sanchez-Flores, a Texas Water Resources Institute research scientist, is using science to tackle a major source of uncertainty affecting agriculture and water security along the Texas-Mexico border: transboundary aquifers.

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Infographic: TWRI by the numbers in 2016

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has published its latest annual report, highlighting some of our major project accomplishments from 2016. From watershed protection to education, we've helped protect and conserve water resources throughout Texas.

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Ogallala Aquifer 101: get an overview of current research projects on this groundwater giant

Stretching from Texas to South Dakota, the Ogallala Aquifer is the largest underground water reservoir in the United States. Multiple research and outreach efforts are working to ensure the sustainable use of these groundwater resources.

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Well owners invited to low-cost water screenings and trainings in Fredericksburg, Wimberley

The Texas Well Owner Network will be having free water well trainings July 26 in Fredericksburg and July 27 in Wimberley for anyone interested in private water well management.

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Public invited to watershed meetings June 29 in Edna and July 13 in Nacogdoches

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) water team is holding two watershed planning-based meetings in the coming weeks.

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IRNR and TWRI College Station offices move to new location

The College Station offices of the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) and the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) are now located in the first floor of the AgriLife Services Building on the Texas A&M University campus.

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Soil and Water Stewardship Week highlights importance of land conservation

To highlight the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas, the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) and the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) are partnering with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Texas Agricultural Land Trust, Texas Wildlife Association, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. 

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Krchnak praises partnerships and alliances in water security lectures

Water security for people and the environment is a hot topic around the globe, and the World Wildlife Foundation is right in the midst of it, according to Karin Krchnak, the freshwater director of the World Wildlife Fund-U.S.

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TWRI hiring Research Assistant and Extension Program Specialist

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) currently has two job openings in its water team, which provides leadership and support for various watershed assessment, planning, management and education programs around the state.

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Citrus grower education program focusing on water conservation technologies slated for May 9 in Mission

An education program for Rio Grande Valley citrus growers on the practical aspects of new water conservation technologies will be held May 9 at the Lone Star Citrus Growers, 9625 N. Moorefield Road, Mission.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop coming to Fredericksburg May 16

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) will host a free workshop from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. May 16 in Fredericksburg for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Pedernales River watershed area.

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TWRI to host Lavaca River watershed planning meeting May 4 in Edna

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting a meeting May 4 in Edna to discuss improving and protecting water quality in the Lavaca River and its watershed.

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First meetings on improving mid and lower Cibolo Creek water quality will be May 18, May 30

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting two meetings in May for anyone interested in becoming involved in a partnership to improve and protect the mid and lower Cibolo Creek watershed.

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Agriculture damages from wildfire estimated at about $21 million

Early estimates of agricultural losses due to the recent wildfires in the Texas Panhandle are $21 million, but that could change as producers make final reports of their actual damages in the coming weeks, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.

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Meet a scientist: Andrew Dessler

From working at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, to serving in the White House, to teaching in a lecture hall at Texas A&M University, Dr. Andrew Dessler has served in many roles as a scientist.

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Texas A&M ag engineering scientist touts global water awareness at Vatican

Citing the need for heightened interest in water availability globally, Dr. Rabi Mohtar, biological and agricultural engineering professor at Texas A&M University, took center stage March 24 at Vatican City as part of Watershed, a conference to spark global conversations of the importance of water and the future.

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RSVP by today for water security lectures coming to College Station and Fort Worth

The Annual Water Lecture Series: Perspectives on Law and Policy is hosting two upcoming lectures by Karin Krchnak, freshwater director for the World Wildlife Fund – U.S., April 3 in Fort Worth and April 4 in College Station.

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Jim Cathey joins IRNR as associate director

The Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources has welcomed Dr. Jim Cathey as an associate director. Cathey previously served as a professor and Extension wildlife specialist and associate department head for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service unit in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University.

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Social media training for natural resource professionals set for April 13-14 in Austin

The Texas Watershed Planning Program of the Texas Water Resources Institute(TWRI) will hold a social media workshop for natural resources professionals April 13-14 at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 12100 Park 35 Circle in Austin.

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Water well trainings and screenings set for April

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) trainings and screenings throughout Texas in April, said program coordinators. The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) partners with AgriLife Extension and the network on these programs.

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Riparian, stream ecosystem workshop set for April 18 in Bandera

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a free workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18 in Bandera for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Medina and Sabinal rivers.

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Texas Watershed Steward hosting upcoming workshops in Kenedy and Junction

The Texas Watershed Steward program is bringing workshops on water quality and management to the Lower San Antonio River watershed and the Upper Llano River watershed this spring.

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GPRI hosting Wastewater Short Course in May

The Global Petroleum Research Institute (GPRI) is hosting a Water and Wastewater Short Course: Challenges and Solutions for Oil, Gas and Industrial Waste Water at Texas A&M University May 17-19.

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Modeling Agricultural Watersheds Using ArcAPEX course April 18-20 in Temple

The Texas A&M AgriLife Research Blackland Research and Extension Center in Temple is hosting a Modeling Agricultural Watersheds Using ArcAPEX course April 18-29 in Temple for interested professionals.

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Texas Agriculture Commissioner announces TAC rule change for feral hog toxicant

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently announced a rule change in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) that classifies a warfarin-based hog lure as a state-limited-use pesticide. The pesticide, “Kaput Feral Hog Lure,” is the first toxicant in Texas to be listed specifically for use in controlling the feral hog population, according to a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) news release.

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Best window of time to trap wild pigs is about to close

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently announced a rule change in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) that classifies a warfarin-based hog lure as a state-limited-use pesticide.

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Ranch Management University set for April 3-7 in College Station

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch Management University will be offered April 3-7, said Dr. Larry Redmon, Texas A&M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences associate department head and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program leader.

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Landowners invited to Hill Country Conference April 20-21 in Kerrville

The fourth annual Hill Country Land Stewardship Conference hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is scheduled for April 20-21 at the Y.O. Ranch Hotel in Kerrville.

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Meet a scientist: Peter Knappett

Dr. Peter Knappett, assistant professor in Texas A&M University’s Department of Geology and Geophysics, studies Bangladesh’s water quality issues. 

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Urban Riparian Symposium discusses challenges of urban streams

Riparian and natural resource professionals discussed current innovations and issues in riparian restoration and management at the Urban Riparian Symposium: Balancing the Challenges of Healthy Urban Streams Feb. 15-17 in Houston at Rice University’s BioScience Research Collaborative Building.

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Oaks may replace pines in severely burned lost pines region without intervention

Without human help, the “Lost Pines” may lose some of what it is known for, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife study.

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Texas Well Owner Network to screen water in Mills, Llano and Lampasas counties in March

The Texas Well Owner Network will present water well screenings in March in Mills, Llano and Lampasas counties to give residents the opportunity to have their well water screened.

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Spring landscape irrigation short courses coming soon

A series of landscape irrigation short courses for licensed irrigation professionals will be held through May with stops in College Station, Dallas and San Antonio.

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Year in review: notable highlights from IRNR and TWRI in 2016

As 2017 begins, the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) and the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) look back on a year full of impactful research results, new funding opportunities, collaborative partnerships and key personnel additions.

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TWRI's Dictson receives Superior Service Award

Nikki Dictson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist III at the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), received AgriLife Extension’s Superior Service Award in the Extension Program Specialist category during a ceremony Jan. 10 at Texas A&M University.

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Texas 4-H Youth Water Ambassadors Program coming soon

A new Texas 4-H Youth Water Ambassadors Program is aiming to encourage high school students’ interest in the water industry.

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Green infrastructure, low-impact development to be focus of Feb. 2 Dallas workshop

A green infrastructure/low-impact development workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 2 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 17360 Coit Road in Dallas.

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Winter pond management can mean better spring fish production

Winter pond management can mean better fish production in the spring, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.

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TAMU School of Law hosting Energy Law Symposium

The Texas A&M School of Law will host the Energy Law Symposium March 23-24 in Fort Worth.

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Soil Health Short Course will offer land managers educational information

The Texas Soil Health Short Course will focus on building a functioning foundation Feb. 22-23 at the Region 9 Educational Center in Wichita Falls.

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Reminder: public invited to report bat sightings to IRNR research team

The Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) bat research team is asking for help from citizens in its efforts to document bat populations in Texas.

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USGS gives update at midpoint of national groundwater survey

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is near the midpoint of a complex survey of the quality of the nation’s groundwater, its largest drinking-water resource, according to a recent news release.

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Texas Water Roundtable set for Feb. 2 in Austin

The 3rd annual Texas Water Roundtable will be held Feb. 2 from 1-3:30 p.m. in the Capitol Auditorium, at the state capitol in Austin.

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Chronic wasting disease rule proposal republished for comment

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has announced that its chronic wasting disease rule proposal, originally published for comment on Dec. 30, 2016, has been republished in the Texas Register, due to editing errors.

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Watersheds across Texas benefit from bacterial source tracking research team's work

For more than a decade, the Texas Bacterial Source Tracking Program has improved the identification process for bacterial pollution sources in watersheds across Texas to help restore water quality and protect human health, according to a Texas Water Resources Institute official.

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TWDB publishes 2017 State Water Plan

The 2011 statewide drought is ranked as the most severe one-year drought on record. In the five years since, 16 regional water planning groups throughout the state have worked to develop regional water plans that would form the basis for the 2017 State Water Plan.

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Funding opportunity: 2017 USGS Water Resources National Competitive Grant announced

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has announced the request for pre-proposals for the National Competitive Grant Program by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Institutes for Water Resources.

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Seen a bat? IRNR research team asks for Texans’ help

The Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) bat research team is asking for help from citizens in its efforts to document bat populations in Texas.

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UCOWR/NIWR Conference issues call for abstracts

The 2017 the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) and the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) conference will be held June 13-15, 2017, in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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Texas Sea Grant requests research proposals

The Texas Sea Grant College Program has released its 2018-2020 request for research proposals.

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TPWD announces support of USFWS proposal to delist black-capped vireo

In a December news release, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced its support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposal to remove the black-capped vireo from the federal endangered species list.

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TWDB opens applications for Agricultural Water Conservation Grants

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is soliciting applications for Agricultural Water Conservation Grants.

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Can you water your landscape less and still have thriving plants?

What if there was a way to irrigate less but still have good-looking landscapes?

Thanks to research results recently published by the Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources and the Texas Water Resources Institute, homeowners and landscapers can now learn exactly how little water popular Central Texas ornamental plants need to not only survive but thrive.

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New turfgrass facility makes room for more Aggie turf research

Fifteen years ago, Dr. Richard White began to think about the need to consolidate Texas A&M University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences turfgrass research in College Station. For years, the professor and his colleagues had conducted field research and analyzed data in two separate locations making their work more difficult and less efficient.

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UT Austin Engineering becomes new home for EPA Water Infrastructure Center

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given $3.9 million to researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin to establish the Center for Infrastructure Modeling and Management. The center will develop and improve open source water infrastructure models and share tools and research findings to assist local communities and stakeholders.  

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TWRI hosting Dec. 15 public meeting to address Lavaca River water quality

The Texas Water Resources Institute is hosting a meeting Dec. 15 for anyone interested in improving and protecting the Lavaca River watershed.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Dec. 7 in Kenedy

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI)’s Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a workshop from 8:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in Kenedy for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Lower San Antonio River watershed.

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Public invited to Navasota River watershed meeting on draft plan

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) are hosting two public meetings Dec. 8 for anyone interested in improving and protecting water quality in the Navasota River and its watershed downstream of Lake Limestone.

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Upper Llano River Watershed Protection Plan accepted by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently accepted the Upper Llano River Watershed Protection Plan, which will help prevent future declines in water quality and stream flow, according to plan developers.

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Texas’ weather extremes explained in new txH2O

The Texas Water Resources Institute recently published a new issue of txH2O, featuring insights into weather extremes in Texas. In the magazine, researchers and scientists explain Texas’ propensity for droughts as well as the Central Texas phenomenon of Flash Flood Alley.

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Meet a scientist: Michael Schramm

Growing up in eastern North Carolina, Michael Schramm spent most of his youth surfing, fishing and exploring the rugged Atlantic coast. The barrier island beaches not only influenced his childhood activities but also helped develop his professional interests.

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New Take Care of Texas website features conservation tips, video contest

The new website recently launched by Take Care of Texas, an initiative of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, provides a variety of resources for Texans.

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Utilities invited to AMI workshops throughout Texas

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Johnson Controls Inc. are holding advanced metering infrastructure system workshops for water utilities personnel in five Texas cities in November.

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Late whooping crane migration expected in Texas

The iconic, endangered whooping crane has embarked on its annual fall migration and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to expect the large birds to be moving through the state in the weeks ahead as they travel to wintering grounds along the Texas coast.

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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop coming to Centerville Nov. 9

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a workshop from 8 a.m-4 p.m. Nov. 9 in Centerville for area residents interested in land and water stewardship, to benefit stream and riparian areas along the Navasota River.

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Irrigation evaluation workshop Nov. 16 in Austin can help attendees save water, money

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Lower Colorado River Authority will present a Landscape Irrigation System Evaluation Workshop Nov. 16 in Austin.

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Call for abstracts: 2017 Urban Riparian Symposium

The Urban Riparian Symposium will be held Feb. 15-17, 2017, in Houston, and natural resource professionals are invited to attend, share ideas and discuss management and policy issues.

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Eckstein discusses Israel’s water resilience, lessons for U.S. water management

Despite its geographical location in a desert by salty seas, Israel has used technology, policy and innovation to achieve water security and even abundance, according to Gabriel Eckstein, professor of law at the Texas A&M University School of Law.

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Meet a scientist: Jessica Light

Most people are wary of parasitic insects such as lice and ticks. But for Dr. Jessica Light, understanding these complex parasites is a driving force of her research.

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New book, certification program available for Texas Master Naturalists

Texas Master Naturalists interested in better understanding and solving water issues across the state now have two new opportunities to do so.

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Results show why water well testing in Texas is important

Results of recent private water well screenings in five South Texas counties underscored the importance of regular testing of private water wells, according to a Texas Well Owner Network official. 

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Aggies get schooled on how to prepare for extreme Central Texas weather

From flash floods to flash droughts, the Brazos Valley is no stranger to severe weather. The region, which sits between the Navasota and Brazos rivers in southeast central Texas, has experienced extreme weather patterns in recent months. On May 26, three tornadoes hit in the area, beginning a series of weather woes.

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Lower Rio Grande Valley soil testing campaign runs through January

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in the Lower Rio Grande Valley is offering its annual soil testing campaign Oct. 3 through Jan. 31, 2017, according to AgriLife Extension personnel.

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Early registration for TWDB’s Water for Texas 2017 ends Nov. 18

Early registration is open for Water for Texas 2017, set for Jan. 23-25, 2017, in Austin. The two-day conference is hosted by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and will focus on water issues and solutions that affect all Texans.

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Proposals invited for 2017-2018 TWRI Graduate Student Research Programs

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has called for pre-proposals for graduate students conducting water resources research in Texas. TWRI has funds available for graduate students at Texas universities through two programs.

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UCOWR call for special sessions

The Conference Planning Committee of the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) and the National Institutes for Water Resources (NIWR) have invited proposals for special sessions during the conference, set for June 13-15, 2017 in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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North Texas landowners invited to conservation easement workshop

Organizers of the North Texas Conservation Easement Workshop are aiming to help rural landowners hang on to their piece of the state. The conference will start with registration at 9:15 a.m., followed by the program from 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Parker County, 604 N. Main Street in Weatherford.

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Sept. 8 water roundtable panel discussion in Austin

The Texas Leadership Roundtable on Water is hosting a panel discussion with Texas water experts 2:30-4 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Betty King Committee Room of the Texas Senate.

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Eckstein presenting Sept. 15 seminar on water lessons from Israel

Gabriel Eckstein, professor of law at the Texas A&M University School of Law, will present a seminar Sept. 15 at Texas A&M University. The seminar, Water Scarcity, Challenges, and Opportunities: Lessons from Israel, will begin at 4 p.m. in the Gates Ballroom of the Memorial Student Center, with a reception to follow from 5 to 6 p.m.  

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Symposium brings mollusk experts together to discuss research

More than 75 scientists, students and others heard from experts on topics related to mollusk conservation during the Texas Mollusk Symposium Aug. 8-11 in Dallas. The symposium was a collaborative effort of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, University of Texas at Tyler, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources.

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Sea Grant projects improving flood-control, water quality in Houston area

Volunteers and staff from the Texas Coastal Watershed Program (TCWP) and Clear Lake City’s Exploration Green Conservancy raced an oncoming storm earlier this summer and saw first-hand the effectiveness of their work to help manage floodwaters and improve water quality in the Galveston Bay watershed.

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Researching resiliency: scientists study climate and water along Texas’ urban corridor

Resiliency is defined as the ability to recover quickly from setbacks and a group of university researchers are examining just how resilient Texas may be to future changes in its population, climate and land use in the 21st century.

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South Texas irrigation manual published

Irrigation managers and producers in South Texas have a new resource available to help them improve irrigation management and water conservation.

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Volunteers help complete self-draining parking lot in Arroyo Colorado watershed

An educational workshop on redesigning parking lots to collect, filter and redirect stormwater held June 25 in Harlingen was a success, according to Jaime Flores, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program coordinator for the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI).

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AgriLife Extension experts team up for Earth-Kind turfgrass trials in North Texas

A team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts has initiated the first research trials on ornamental turfgrass varieties applying Earth-Kind Landscaping principles, which emphasize environmental responsibility through water conservation and limited chemical inputs.

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Ask CM: “How can I get my water tested for harmful contaminates?"

Well owners who drink water from a private well should have the water tested at least once a year to make sure that it is safe to drink. The Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) recommends that well owners test their water at least annually for bacteria, nitrates and contaminants of local concern, such as arsenic.

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Texas Well Owner Network hosting August trainings and screenings

Anyone interested in private water well management is invited to attend upcoming Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) trainings and screenings around the state.

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Researchers find association between well pads, invasive species

In rural areas of South Texas, oil and gas pipelines, well pads and related road construction cut across miles of countryside and privately owned land. Based on years of observation, researchers have believed oil and gas development activities reduce the land’s native biodiversity and increase invasive species distribution, but they had not yet collected measurable data to support those observations.

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Wagner named to UCOWR board of directors

Dr. Kevin Wagner, Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) deputy director of engagement, was recently elected to serve on the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) board of directors.

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Draft Upper Llano River Watershed Protection Plan available for public comment

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) and Texas Tech University Llano River Field Station, working with the Upper Llano Watershed Coordination Committee, recently completed the draft Upper Llano River Watershed Protection Plan. Stakeholders in the watershed can provide comments on the plan through July 8, during the formal public comment period.

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Meet a scientist: Perry Barboza

Alaska is home to some of the largest animals in North America, such as moose, caribou and muskoxen. While there, Dr. Perry Barboza spent a lot of time thinking and working on these iconic species that roam the tundra and forests.

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Tres Palacios July 7 water quality meeting open to the public

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting a meeting July 7 for anyone interested in improving and protecting the Tres Palacios Creek watershed along the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Stocked fish ponds more susceptible to oxygen depletion during summer months

Summer is beginning to heat up in Texas, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert advises landowners to start monitoring stocked ponds for oxygen depletion.

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Navasota River watershed stakeholders invited to public planning meetings

The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board are hosting two public meetings in July for anyone interested in improving and protecting water quality in the Navasota River and its watershed downstream of Lake Limestone. 

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TPW Commission adopts amended deer movement rules

After extensive public testimony, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently approved an amended set of regulations for artificial movement of deer by permit as part of the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) management plan, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

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New txH2O spotlights water seed grant-funded TAMUS inventions and technologies

The Texas Water Resources Institute has published the spring 2016 issue of txH2O magazine, featuring research projects from throughout The Texas A&M University System funded by the inaugural round of water research seed grants.