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Groundwater sampling helps better understand Edwards-Trinity Aquifers September 14, 2022

This summer, Jacob's Well in Hays County ran dry for the fourth time in recorded history. The springs from the Trinity Aquifer feed into Cypress Creek and the Blanco River, eventually ending up in the Edwards Aquifer. Scientists are sampling water from deep in the aquifers to find out more about the health of water underground.

What to know about the Texas drought September 14, 2022

This summer, Texas experienced record-setting heat and below-average rainfall. We saw some improvement in drought conditions thanks to record-breaking rain in August, but what does that mean for the current drought? In this article, we take a look at how this drought compares to previous droughts and what we can all do to conserve water.

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Dedicated water protects estuaries at Mad Island Marsh Preserve August 09, 2022

The Texas Water Development Board is providing technical assistance and scientific equipment to study the impact of supplemental freshwater inflows into the Mad Island Marsh Preserve near Matagorda Bay. The work is part of an effort organized by The Nature Conservancy and Texas Water Trade to supply dedicated water to the wetlands to benefit the health of the estuary, its inhabitants, and the coastal communities that rely on healthy ecosystems.

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Water + Weather for August 2022 September 14, 2022

Have drought conditions improved in Texas due to recent rainfall? Dr. Nelun Fernando reviews current conditions and explores how La Niña could impact the fall and winter seasons.

Planning for enough water supply during drought August 10, 2022

If you lived in Texas in 2011, this summer’s record heat and dry conditions may bring back memories of what resulted in the worst one-year drought on record in parts of the state. Texans may wonder what is being done to plan for the state’s water supply if a drought of that extent, or worse, were to happen again.

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The TWDB and Texas A&M partner on critical soil research July 12, 2022

The TWDB is partnering with researchers at Texas A&M University to create a comprehensive soil conditions dataset for Texas. The project will complement and improve soil temperature and moisture data already being collected through the TWDB’s TexMesonet network. When completed, enhanced, real-time soil records will be available for agricultural, meteorological, emergency, and other planning purposes.

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