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Statewide flood hazard information forms a flood data quilt November 09, 2021

As part of the TWDB’s effort to gather the best statewide flood hazard data, information from various sources is being made available in a “quilt” representing a single flood hazard dataset. This video highlights the agency’s efforts to get a clear picture of who and what are possibly in harm’s way across the state.

Ask an expert: Funding water infrastructure projects through bond sales 

Ask an expert: Funding water infrastructure projects through bond sales  November 09, 2021

After receiving AAA ratings from financial services companies, the Texas Water Development Board issued revenue bonds in October to fund water and wastewater projects. In this article, the TWDB’s chief financial officer explains the impact a successful bond sale can have on communities.

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High-tech buoys measure reservoir evaporation in Texas October 11, 2021

As part of an effort to expand data collected about Texas reservoirs, a TWDB team of scientists and engineers is launching evaporation measurement buoys in reservoirs statewide. The buoys are equipped with scientific sensors to measure air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and water temperature at various depths. The program is a first of its kind for Texas and will provide critical data about water loss in reservoirs due to evaporation.

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Water + Weather for October 2021 November 09, 2021

In the latest Water + Weather report, guest host Dr. Nelun Fernando reviews expanded drought conditions during October and previews rainfall and temperature forecasts. Dr. Fernando also shares her expertise on the likely impact of the La Niña event that is currently underway.

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TWDB Board members on the Water for Texas 2021 conference September 30, 2021

More than 550 attendees, speakers, and sponsors attended the Water for Texas 2021 conference, “Clear Vision for the Future,” hosted by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) from September 27 to 29 in Austin, Texas.

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New water supply coming soon for high-growth Central Texas communities September 03, 2021

To meet the needs of the rapidly growing area between Austin and San Antonio, the Alliance Regional Water Authority broke ground on the Carrizo Groundwater Supply Project in August. The multi-phase regional project will provide the infrastructure to supply water in Caldwell, Guadalupe, and Hays counties.

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