Past Contributions

• Water Restrictions Divide California Residents

  By Carol Flake April 21, 2015

  Mandatory water restrictions enacted by California Gov. Jerry Brown have caused tension between growers who are exempt from cutbacks and homeowners who feel they are being asked to bear too much of the burden. Full Story 

• Drought to Bring Changes to Habits in California

  By Carol Flake April 7, 2015

  California Gov. Jerry Brown's announcement of mandatory water restrictions, the first ever in the state, has created a divide between urban and agricultural users as the state faces its fourth year of severe drought. Full Story 

• Opinion: Rules Needed for Cross-County Water Pumping

  By Carol Flake April 7, 2015

  The proposed Vista Ridge water project, which would pump water from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer across five counties to the city of San Antonio, could threaten the Hill Country through uncontrolled development. Full Story 

• Study: Cattle Causing Coastal Watershed Contamination

  By Carol Flake April 7, 2015

  A Texas Water Journal study of potential contamination of the Copano Bay coastal watershed found that cattle were the largest potential contributors of E. coli and Enterococcus. Full Story 

• Bill Filed to Deal With Tubing Parties on the San Marcos

  By Carol Flake April 7, 2015

  Residents along the San Marcos River, who have had to cope with noise and litter from partying tubers, are getting some help from state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo. Full Story 

• Congressional Bill Aims to Cut Costs of Rural Water Supply

  By Carol Flake April 7, 2015

  The Water Supply Cost Savings Act, designed to reduce costs for supplying drinking water to small and rural communities, has been refiled in the U.S. House. Full Story 

• Will Texas Follow California's Example on Water?

  By Carol Flake April 7, 2015

  As Texas continues to deal with drought, some have questioned whether the state would follow California Gov. Jerry Brown's precedent in issuing mandatory water restrictions. Full Story 

• Hormone-Disrupting Contaminants in Great Lakes

  By Carol Flake March 24, 2015

  A research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey has reported the presence of potentially harmful chemical compounds called alkylphenols throughout the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi River. Full Story 

• Opinion: Buying Development Rights Preserves Watersheds

  By Carol Flake March 24, 2015

  Protecting watersheds and aquifer recharge areas should be a priority for the House Natural Resources Committee, Andrew Sansom writes. Full Story 

• Legislators Considering Water-Related Bills

  By Carol Flake March 24, 2015

  Several bills relating to water have been proposed by state legislators, with issues ranging from brackish groundwater management to aquifer storage and recovery. Full Story