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Spring rainfall is critical to drought outlook March 09, 2021

Although a massive winter storm coated Texas with ice and snow in February, there was an increase in the area of the state impacted by drought. TWDB hydrologist Dr. Mark Wentzel explores the spring rainfall scenarios that will significantly impact 2021 drought in much of the state.

Texas makes unprecedented strides toward flood mitigation

Texas makes unprecedented strides toward flood mitigation February 10, 2021

The Texas Water Development Board is advancing efforts to protect Texans and property from the effects of flooding.

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Measuring reservoir capacity through sedimentation survey January 11, 2021

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.

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Texas' first-ever regional flood planning process gets underway November 18, 2020

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.

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Water + Weather for February 2021 March 09, 2021

Although Texas endured a historic winter weather event in February, the snow did not significantly increase precipitation totals for the month. In the latest Water + Weather video, Dr. Mark Wentzel provides an overview of our state's drought status and previews what might be ahead.

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Data from the sky informs flood planning on the ground September 16, 2020

Understanding flood risk requires accurate, up-to-date science informed by lidar data.

$30 billion and counting

$30 billion and counting September 15, 2020

At the end of August, the TWDB surpassed $30 billion in financial assistance commitments to Texas communities for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

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