Foundation Releases Findings on U.S. Freshwater Crisis
The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread's new report is the result of an eight-year study undertaken through its Charting New Waters initiative. Full Story
The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread's new report is the result of an eight-year study undertaken through its Charting New Waters initiative. Full Story
Experts are calling for implementation of water management programs that encourage a "one water" culture, in which all available water is renewable. Full Story
Despite recent rains that fell over over Austin, the watershed to the north and west that brings water to the city via the Highland Lakes has not been replenished enough to significantly affect lake levels. Full Story
The Lower Colorado River Authority has adopted a new Water Management Plan that gives the agency more leeway during periods of drought in protecting water sources that supply cities and businesses — primarily the city of Austin. Full Story
The Lone Star Water Forum, a discussion of water issues and sustainable water policies, will be held Oct. 4 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham. Full Story
A group of Texas lawmakers is asking President Obama for help in convincing Mexico to fulfill its obligations under a 1944 U.S.-Mexico treaty and deliver its share of water to the Rio Grande. Full Story
In a major change to the state's water laws, California lawmakers have approved a package of three water bills that grant local agencies authority to regulate groundwater pumping. Full Story
California's devastating drought has adversely affected many of the state's rural poor who rely on domestic wells for their water and who compete with more prosperous farmers for available water. Full Story
Biochemists from the University of Texas at Arlington who measured water wells across the Barnett Shale area of North Texas found increased levels of arsenic and other carcinogens within close range of active gas drilling sites. Full Story
Under the terms of a 1945 treaty, Mexico and Texas are obliged to share water, but Mexico, which has been parched by drought, has fallen short of its share. Full Story