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Zavalla, Texas © 2017 Jennifer Dunkin
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q&a+water: Katherine Romans
In this issue’s Q&A, Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Todd Votteler, interviews Katherine Romans, Executive Director of the Hill Country Alliance. Full story from Texas+Water →
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Here's a look at current and future conditions for drought and rainfall in Texas and beyond via The Meadow Center’s Dr. Robert Mace:
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The El Niño Southern Oscillation is expected to remain in neutral conditions through the spring. |
Drought coverage decreased from 52 percent to 32 percent. |
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talk+water: Sarah Rountree Schlessinger, Texas Water Foundation
Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Todd Votteler, talks with Sarah Rountree Schlessinger, Executive Director of the Texas Water Foundation. Full story from Texas+Water →
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The opinions in Texas+Water are those of the authors and shall not be construed to represent the opinions and policies of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, the Texas Water Journal or the Texas Water Resources Institute.
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Governor Abbott Declares Drought In 53 Texas Counties
On Nov. 8, Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster due to drought in 53 counties across Texas, citing low rainfall and prolonged dry conditions as imminent threats. Full story from the Office of the Texas Governor →
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Texas Voters Approve State Income Tax Ban, Most Other Constitutional Amendments
Amendments to the state constitution that would make it harder to enact a state income tax, would stabilize funding for state parks and would allow retired law enforcement animals to be adopted by their handlers received widespread support from voters. Full story from the Texas Tribune →
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Can Fort Stockton Reclaim Its Title as The Spring City of Texas?
If you had driven through Fort Stockton in the 1940s or ridden with the Conquistadors claiming lands for the Spanish King in the 1600s, something would have stuck out to you: water. Comanche Springs flowed cold and steady for thousands of years. Full story from the Fort Stockton Pioneer →
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Judge Denies Second Temporary Injunction in Courtroom Battle Between GBRA, Property Owners
Property owners along the Guadalupe Valley Lakes accused the GBRA of “frivolous spending,” and were hoping to prevent the river authority from using funds for other interests, instead of using the money to fix the aging dams. Full story from KENS5 →
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Texans Say Climate Change is Happening, But It’s a Highly Partisan Issue, UT/TT Poll Finds
Most Texas voters say climate change is happening, but there are significant partisan differences, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full story from the Texas Tribune →
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Mysterious Creatures: Exploring The Depths Of Our Karst Aquifers
This edition of the Texas Water Symposium examined the role aquifers play in providing our drinking water and allowing for the irrigation of area pastures, farms and vineyards. Listen in as the panel explores the mysterious biological world of deep aquifer life and the aquatic conditions required to maintain safe habitat for them — and for us. Full story from Texas Public Radio →
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TWRI To Develop Future Water Resources Programs in DFW Region
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. Full story from the Texas Water Resources Institute →
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New Report Reveals Over 2 Million Americans Living Without Access to Running Water and Sanitation Services
DigDeep and the US Water Alliance, released a new report,"Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States: A National Action Plan." While most Americans take reliable access to clean, safe water for granted, this new nationwide study found that more than two million Americans are living without running water, indoor plumbing, or wastewater treatment. Full report from the US Water Alliance →
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Blake R. "Reese" Braswell to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. |
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Governor Abbott appointed Cliff Todd to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 6, 2023. |
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Carrie Thompson was named the Director of Operations for The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University to assist the Executive Director in managing all aspects of the Meadows Center’s operations, research and programs.
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Sandra Arismendez joined The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University as Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator to support water monitoring efforts for Texas Stream Team citizen science training programs and Watershed Services.
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JOB OPENINGS
- Senior FEMA/ Water Resources Engineer, Atkins - Dallas. Details.
- Water Quality Specialist, City of Beaumont - Beaumont. Details.
- Groundwater Modeler, Texas Water Development Board - Austin. Details.
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Merry at the Meadows Holiday Boat Tours
Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20-22, 2019
San Marcos, TX
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Texas Well Owner Network Well Educated Training
December 9, 2019
Brenham, TX
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5th Biennial Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium
February 12, 2020
Amarillo, TX
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Applied Environmental Statistics
December 9, 2019
College Station, TX
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Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership Stakeholder Meeting
December 10, 2019
Nacogdoches, TX
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Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference
February 18-21, 2020
Midland, TX
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