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TWDB grants advance groundwater science and management July 15, 2026

The Texas Water Development Board awarded over $7 million in grants to groundwater conservation districts across Texas to enhance groundwater management in the state.

Ask an expert: Common questions about reservoir data July 15, 2026

In the second installment of this two‑part Ask an Expert series, hydrologist Dr. Mark Wentzel addresses some common questions about the reservoir data featured on the Water Data for Texas dashboard. The dashboard brings together real‑time information on reservoirs, aquifers, rainfall, and evaporation, giving Texans an accessible way to track water supplies and understand evolving water supply conditions.

Ask an expert: Reservoir data on Water Data for Texas June 23, 2026

In this Ask an Expert article, hydrologist Dr. Mark Wentzel explains the types of reservoir data available on Water Data for Texas and how they are collected and shared. The dashboard tracks 122 reservoirs across the state, offering detailed storage levels and historical trends for water supply and flood control.

Better data, better water planning: Deploying a Collison floating evaporation pan on Lake Buchanan June 23, 2026

The TWDB, in partnership with the Lower Colorado River Authority, is deploying new reservoir evaporation monitoring technology on Lake Buchanan to improve water supply management.

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Water + Weather for June 2026 July 15, 2026

Drought conditions improved across the state last month. In the latest Water + Weather report, Dr. Wentzel reviews June’s above-average rainfall and previews what might be next for drought conditions.

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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