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Cypress Roots, © 2018 D.J. Calkins Photography, via the 2019 Texas Hill Country Calendar, which may be purchased from the Hill Country Alliance.
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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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Bill Would Prevent Texans from Unknowingly Buying Homes in Areas Designed to Flood
State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, filed legislation that would require sellers of residential properties to notify buyers if a property is located in a flood-prone area — and whether it has previously flooded. Full story from the Texas Tribune →
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Hill Country landowners Fight Kinder Morgan's $2B Pipeline Proposal
Landowners in Texas Hill Country are scrambling to figure out how to reroute or stop a $2 billion natural gas pipeline proposed by a Houston-based company. Full story from KXAN-Austin →
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How to Get Involved in Texas Water Issues in 2019
2019 may bring some of the same challenges, but it also brings new opportunities for us all to build a future with fresh water for every living thing. Full story from the Texas Living Waters Project →
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Entities Turn to New Technology to Meet Water, Aquifer Demands
As urbanization and climate change are impacting aquifers across the country, officials and municipalities are turning to new technologies to meet water demands. Full story from the Hays Free Press →
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The Q&A: Lori Magruder
In this issue’s Q&A, Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Todd Votteler, interviews Dr. Lori Magruder, research scientist at the University of Texas’ Applied Research Laboratories and the Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite-2 Science Definition Team Leader for NASA. Full story from Texas+Water →
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Talk+Water: Michael Campana
Texas+Water Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Todd Votteler, talks with Michael Campana, who is a Professor of Hydrogeology and Water Resources Management at Oregon State University and Technical Director of the American Water Resources Association. Full story from Texas+Water →
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Leg+Water: January Update
Every month during the 86th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, Dr. Robert Mace and Dr. Todd Votteler will provide an update on water-related legislation. Full story from Texas+Water →
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A Refined Hydrogeologic Framework Model for Gaines, Terry and Yoakum Counties, Texas
This paper examines the declining groundwater levels in Gaines, Yoakum and Terry counties in the Southern High Plains, which have raised concerns about the amount of available groundwater and the potential for water-quality changes resulting from dewatering and increased vertical groundwater movement between adjacent water-bearing hydrogeologic units. Full report from the Texas Water Journal →
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Groundwater Contamination from Texas Coal Ash Dumps
According to an analysis by the Environmental Integrity Project, toxic coal ash pollutants are leaking into groundwater surrounding 100 percent of Texas’s power plants for which data are available, with unsafe levels of arsenic, cobalt, lithium, and other pollutants seeping from the ash dumps. Full report from the Environmental Integrity Project →
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Fourth National Climate Assessment Volume II: Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the U.S.
Volume II of the Fourth National Climate Assessment, released by the United States Global Change Research Program, focuses on climate change impacts, risks and adaptations occurring in the U.S. The report finds that climate change is affecting the natural environment, agriculture, energy production and use, land and water resources, transportation, and human health and welfare across the U.S. and its territories. Full report from the U.S. Global Change Research Program →
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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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Drought conditions increased to affect 2.5 percent of the state.
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The Pacific remains warm enough for El Niño, but has not yet linked with the atmosphere; the chance of El Niño conditions has decreased to ~65 percent.
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Krista Bethune Melnar, PE was appointed as the Stormwater Practice Leader at Freese and Nichols, Inc.
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JOB OPENINGS
- Executive Director, Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts - Austin. Details.
- Water Science & Conservation Program Specialist, Texas Water Development Board - Austin. Details.
- Program Coordinator, Texas Community Watershed Partners - Houston. Details.
- Professor in Water Research, University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington. Details.
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Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium
January 31, 2019
Austin, TX
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Webinar: A Global Analysis of Water-Related Terrorism
February 13, 2019
Online Webinar
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Urban Riparian Symposium
February 27 - March 1, 2019
Grapevine, TX
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Webinar: Texas' Edwards Aquifer Dispute
March 13, 2019
Online Webinar
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Residential Rainwater Harvesting & Turf Management Training
February 7, 2019
Wimberley, TX
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Texas Watershed Planning Short Course
February 18 - 21, 2019
Bandera, TX
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Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium
February 28, 2019
Houston, TX
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Go Green! World Water Day Family Fun Day
March 16, 2019
San Marcos, TX
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