A proposal to study the possibility of a statewide water grid that would distribute water across Texas is facing opposition from the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, the largest environmental group in Texas. Full Story
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Some of the nation's "mitigation banks" created by a federal program to preserve wetlands and streams, including a number in Texas, are being exploited for their oil and gas reserves. Full Story
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A Purdue University study revealed that water entering Indiana's Wabash River during the summer is withdrawn and then returned, a finding with implications for other rivers nationwide. Full Story
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Scientists who surveyed the major glaciers of the North Cascades in Washington found that the mountain range will lose a record amount of glacier ice in 2015, between 5 and 7 percent. Full Story
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Four organizations concerned with water issues provided their perspectives on new laws and changes to the state's water policy enacted by the Legislature during the 2015 session. Full Story
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Californians saved about 75 billion gallons of water in July, but reduced water consumption is causing problems, including revenue shortfalls for water suppliers and less wastewater to recycle. Full Story
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Perry Alagappan, 18, of Houston, has invented an award-winning filtering device, built from graphene nanotubes that removes 99 percent of heavy metals from water. Full Story
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The Texas Water Development Board meets Sept. 9 to discuss, among other issues, the second round of funding requests for the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) financial assistance program. Full Story
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Property owners along the San Marcos River are seeking regulatory relief from inebriated tubers who float down the river blasting music and shotgunning beer. Full Story
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A new study says that septic tanks are not preventing fecal bacteria from contaminating rivers and lakes. Full Story
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