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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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TexMesonet provides real-time weather information August 12, 2020

Imagine a network of weather stations stretching across Texas that can tell us what's happening in near real-time. The Texas Water Development Board's TexMesonet is making that a reality. Together with partners across the state, the TWDB continues to expand TexMesonet.org for use by meteorologists, first responders, and the public.

Saving today means water tomorrow

Saving today means water tomorrow August 11, 2020

Outdoor watering guidelines and conservation efforts are becoming more common as communities across Texas plan ahead for their water supplies.

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Water + Weather for August 2020 September 14, 2020

At the end of August, rainfall was well below normal across much of Texas and drought impacted more than half the state. In our monthly Water + Weather report, Dr. Mark Wentzel reviews Texas water conditions.

Summer landscape care with water conservation in mind

Summer landscape care with water conservation in mind July 07, 2020

This summer is shaping up to be dry and hot for most of the state, conditions that can create real challenges for maintaining a healthy landscape. Consider these tips to care for your landscaping while making the best use of our precious water supplies.

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Mitigating flood damage by monitoring the floodplain June 03, 2020

Texans are all too familiar with the danger and damage caused by flooding, and people who live and work in a floodplain can be at an increased risk. During a Community Assistance Visit to Houston, the TWDB reviewed development in the floodplain and toured some of the areas most impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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