Reservoirs lose capacity over time due to sedimentation. To establish a reservoir's capacity and plan for future water needs, the TWDB's Hydrographic Survey Program obtains and analyzes core samples from below the water's surface. In part two of our series on hydrographic surveys, we look at how sediment core samples are collected.
The state’s first-ever regional flood planning effort is officially underway with the selection and first meetings of initial members of the 15 regional flood planning groups. Guided by the TWDB, these groups are responsible for delivering regional flood plans by January 2023. The regional plans will culminate in Texas' first state flood plan, which is due to the legislature by September 2024.
The Texas Water Development Board's new spring monitoring program collects water quality samples and measures flow rate of springs across the state to assess aquifer health. As several aquifers are experiencing historic levels of decline, it’s important to monitor the well-being of our springs to ensure there is enough water for future Texans.
As we leave 2020 in the rearview mirror, La Niña conditions have reduced rainfall across the state. Dr. Wentzel reviews Texas water conditions and takes a virtual trip across Texas to review the impact of drought in the latest Water + Weather report.
At the end of August, the TWDB surpassed $30 billion in financial assistance commitments to Texas communities for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
