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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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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? txH₂O talked to a few producers about what it is like farming on a declining water resource.

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

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.

The Texas Water Resources Institute’s Winter 2014 issue of txH2O is now online. This new issue focuses on the key connection between rural private lands, and land and water stewardship.

What does land conservation actually entail? How does land management impact water supplies? Why should urban Texans care about how rural land is taken care of? These are not simple questions, but the upcoming issue of txH₂O will tackle all of this and more.

Did you know groundwater is the largest source of water in Texas, comprising almost 60 percent of water use in the state? Did you also know that storing water supplies underground is becoming an important tool for helping Texans meet future water demands?