Summary: With summer in full heat, the Texas Water Development Board is sharing information on how the state is managing water and offering advise on how to conserve water. Check out recent posts from irrigation conservation to new water laws from the 88th Texas Legislature.
Latest Update: Monday, July 17, 2023
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Summer water advice from the Texas Water Development Board
With summer in full heat, the Texas Water Development Board -- a Texas government organization supported by your taxes -- is sharing information on how the state is managing water and offering advise on how to conserve water. Check out recent posts from irrigation conservation to new water laws from the 88th Texas Legislature.
The TWDB has two periodic reports, and they have the Texas Water Newsroom. Bookmark and check often.
• Texas Water Conditions Report, The Texas Water Development Board monitors water conditions throughout the state. Reports are created monthly for selected reservoirs, streamflow sites, and ground-water wells. Current and past reports [are available].
• TWDB's Water Weekly, The Texas Water Development Board’s weekly, one-page report on drought conditions and water-related issues across the state.
TWDB’s Water Weekly for 10 July 2023, Texas Water Development Board, 10 July 2023, The area of the state impacted by drought increased for the third consecutive week due to dry, hot conditions. Ominously, 45 percent of the state is now considered abnormally dry. Continued hot and dry conditions could easily push these areas into drought in the coming weeks. Bit.ly/WaterWeekly
• 88th Legislative Session prioritizes water for Texas, Texas Water Newsroom, 12 July 2023, Excerpts. During the recent legislative session, Texas lawmakers increased funding for water supply projects, flood planning resources, and assistance to rural communities while also voting to approve additional legislation that enhances the impact of Texas Water Development Board programs. (Texas Water Development Board Facebook, 14 July 2023)
Funding for water supply and infrastructure projects
Funding for flood projects
Funding for low-cost financial assistance programs
Establishing the TexMesonet Hydrometeorology Network as a statewide resource
Texas Natural Resources Information System to be renamed the Texas Geographic Information Office
Greater assistance to rural communities
and more
• Texas Water Conditions Report, Texas Water Development Board, 12 July 2023
As of June 30, the Upper Red River Basin observed record high streamflow while record lows were recorded in the Neches and Nueces-Rio Grande River Basin. For more information on the status of surface and groundwater across the state, see our monthly water conditions report. (Texas Water Development Board Facebook, 07 July 2023)
• Water + Weather for June 2023, Texas Water Newsroom, 11 July 2023
Although June brought above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation to most of the state, some areas experienced cooler and wetter-than-normal conditions. Dr. Mark Wentzel highlights varied weather-related conditions across Texas and previews what’s ahead. Watch the video on the Texas Water Newsroom (Texas Water Development Board Facebook, 12 July 2023)
• July is Smart Irrigation Month. Check out some easy ways your landscape can look its best this summer! from the EPA (Texas Water Development Board Facebook, 07 July 2023)
• How to Create a Native Plant Garden, Take Care of Texas .org, 26 June 2023
Native plant gardens—gardens created with wildlife indigenous to a specific region—are a great way to be more environmentally friendly. Here’s a guide on how to create a native plant garden of your own.
(Texas Water Development Board Facebook, 07 July 2023)