txH2O Fall 2023
Ready or Not: Here Come New Challenges to Texas Water
Barton Creek and Onion Creek contribute significant flows to the Colorado River, according to a study led by researchers at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University.
Operators all over the state use various forecast models to juggle surface water management amid these sometimes difficult-to-predict variables.
The Texas coast is known for its seven major bays and five minor estuaries that boast incredibly diverse wildlife and aquatic species and draw tourists from around the country.
Q&A: Meet the Next Generation of Water Professionals
From municipal water supply engineering to hydrological modeling and geospatial science, determined graduate students at universities across Texas are studying the major water issues facing the state.
Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) staff and scientists continue to make an impact on water quality, research, conservation and education throughout the state.
First Ever Borderlands Aquifer Map
In 2015, agencies and officials counted the number of shared groundwater aquifers flowing beneath the U.S.-Mexico border to be 11. But after nearly a decade of geological and hydrological research, Rosario Sanchez, Ph.D., revealed a far more complicated picture.
Small fish such as shiners and minnows can have big implications for water quality and quantity in Texas rivers and streams.
Could Forever Chemicals not be Forever?
The idea of something lasting forever can be an unnerving thought, especially when little is known about it.
Civil engineers and municipal water planners use data and expertise to calculate the answers to important public safety questions.
On the Cutting-edge of Climate-smart Farming
Nithya Rajan, Ph.D studies climate-smart farming practices aimed at increasing the sustainability and productivity of row crop production systems while simultaneously increasing carbon capture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
