February

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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