Spring Lake Adds New Exhibit on Native American History
Ongoing research and archeological discoveries relating to Native American history in the area around Spring Lake will become part of a new exhibit at Discovery Hall. Full Story
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Event: SWIFT Funding Workshop on Water Conservation Projects
A SWIFT funding workshop on water conservation projects will be held in Grapevine on June 23. Full Story
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Water Is Now a Risk Factor in Investing
With climate change contributing to more unstable global water conditions, financial analysts are now looking to digital tools and new financial models to calculate water-related risks to businesses and investments. Full Story
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Heavy Rains Mean Good News for Edwards Aquifer For Now
Months of heavy rains have raised the water level in the Edwards Aquifer to its highest since 2010. Now, the once dry sinkhole symbolizing drought now resembles a whirlpool as water gushes through it into the aquifer. Full Story
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Meadows Center Director Honored with Conservation Award
Andrew Sansom, executive director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, received the Bob Armstrong Award for Lifetime Achievement in Conservation from the Shoal Creek Conservancy. Full Story
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Event: Southwest Stream Restoration Conference
Natural resource professionals from around the Southwest will meet at the Southwest Stream Restoration Conference to share knowledge, experiences and innovations in stream restoration. Full Story
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Flash Floods in Texas Likely To Get Worse
The terrain in Central Texas has come to be called Flash Flood Alley, but the danger of floods has been increased by human's building on flood plains and failing to update roads. Full Story
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Vintage Glass-Bottom Boat Returns to Spring Lake
The legendary glass-bottom boats of Aquarena Springs, which have plied the waters of the Central Texas landmark since 1946, are returning to Spring Lake, one by one, after being restored and strengthened. Full Story
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Groundwater Extraction Is Sinking New Orleans
Scientists are using maps produced by NASA to show how fast New Orleans and the areas surrounding it are sinking, due mostly to groundwater extraction. Full Story
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Experts Say U.S. Needs New Mindset for Water Infrastructure
During an interactive town hall broadcast focused on water infrastructure, panelists said the country's water systems are badly in need of an overhaul, with conditions exacerbated by drought and decreasing groundwater reserves. Full Story
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