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.
What a difference a month and some rainfall can make! Dr. Wentzel shares a recipe for significant drought improvement 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.
