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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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TexasFlood.org provides information on emergency preparation for and recovery from flood events August 09, 2021

The Texas Water Development Board has reorganized the sea of flood-related information and redesigned the TexasFlood.org website to provide a user-friendly resource for Texans who want to increase their flood awareness and preparedness. TexasFlood.org provides fundamental information on emergency preparation for and recovery from flood events, as well as web tools to better understand flood risk in a format that is easy to access and easy to understand.

The evolution of statewide water strategies

The evolution of statewide water strategies August 11, 2021

The 2022 State Water Plan is an innovative guide to state water policy based on 16 regional water plans. The interactive State Water Plan website makes the information easily accessible to those decision-makers and the communities they serve.

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Water + Weather for August 2021 September 03, 2021

August was cooler than normal for most of the state and wetter than normal for about half of the state. In the latest Water + Weather report, Dr. Mark Wentzel reviews August weather and water conditions and provides an update on the state's major water supply reservoirs.

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The Texas Water Development Board distributes Turn Around Don't Drown® signs August 09, 2021

The Texas Water Development Board's Community Assistance Program helps Texas communities with their floodplain management programs. Part of that effort involves distributing Turn Around Don't Drown® flood-related signs in areas prone to flooding.

Ten Texas water destinations that play a critical role in water supply

Ten Texas water destinations that play a critical role in water supply July 13, 2021

Lakes, beaches, and springs play a valuable role in our water supply, ecosystems, and history. This month, we take a look at 10 Texas water destinations that are not only fun but functional.

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