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The Flood Infrastructure Fund: Helping communities advance critical flood risk reduction projects May 20, 2026

The Flood Infrastructure Fund is a financial assistance program administered by the TWDB that was created to fund drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects across planning, design, and construction phases for communities across Texas.

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Drainage districts and county come together to resolve flooding issues in rural RGV area May 19, 2026

Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Willacy County Drainage District No. 1, and Willacy County are partnering on a regional project to reduce flooding in Sebastian, Texas. By widening a key drainage channel, upgrading crossings, and building a new detention facility, the project aims to move water more efficiently and keep it out of homes.

Despite drought, new water supplies are developing in the Rio Grande Valley April 15, 2026

Prolonged drought has stressed the Rio Grande Valley's primary source of water, but communities across the Valley are developing new sources of water to overcome the challenge.

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Pilot project is desalinating seawater in South Texas April 15, 2026

Laguna Madre Water District’s pilot project in Port Isabel is demonstrating that seawater desalination is a sustainable water supply for the region amid prolonged drought and declining reservoir levels. By using reverse osmosis and existing infrastructure near the Laguna Madre Bay, the project seeks to diversify water sources, minimize environmental impacts, and provide long-term water security.

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Water + Weather for April 2026 May 19, 2026

In April, statewide reservoir storage increased, though overall levels remain below normal. In this special Water + Weather report, Dr. Wentzel breaks down how individual reservoir measurements are combined to calculate total statewide water‑supply storage and shows you where to find detailed reservoir information on the Water Data for Texas website.

TxGIO and DIR StratMap contracts: A strategic asset for Texas communities March 19, 2026

The Texas Geographic Information Office administers and promotes the StratMap contracts, which are designed to streamline the procurement of geospacial data, services, software, and equipment for Texas state, regional, and local government offices.

TWDB dashboards are a gateway to essential statewide water data March 18, 2026

The Texas Water Development Board provides public access to water-related data through interactive dashboards that are easy to use and understand. These powerful tools allow users to explore trends, compare results, and gain insights, supporting informed decision‑making.

Base Level Engineering: A practical foundation for understanding flood risk in Texas February 12, 2026

BLE is a scientifically grounded baseline of flood hazard information that helps decisionmakers understand where stormwater is most likely to flow and where depth and elevation information exists or is needed.

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