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.
State Government
Stay informed on Texas state government with The Texas Tribune’s in-depth coverage of the governor, Legislature, state agencies, and policies shaping the future of Texas.
The Bookshelf: June 1, 2016
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Frackopoly.
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.
The Q&A: Samuel Brody
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Samuel Brody, a professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at the Texas A&M University at Galveston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parents of Transgender Students Discuss Bathroom Policies (Video)
Parents of transgender students in Texas speak out as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick steps up his battle against guidelines that allow students to use the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.



