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Comal County is working to protect the land that protects their water September 15, 2026

Comal County recieved financing from the Texas Water Development Board through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to acquire and protect key recharge lands that help replenish local aquifers, safeguard water quality, and preserve the springs and rivers that sustain the region.

Texas flood planning gets a helpful new tool for working with nature September 16, 2026

The TWDB has released Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Resilience in Texas, a statewide manual developed to provide communities with guidance on these flood mitigation solutions and how they can perform across Texas' varied geographic regions.

TWDB hydrographic surveys provide data needed to understand our water supply August 26, 2026

The Hydrographic Survey Program represents a long-running source of physical data describing some of Texas' most important water supply reservoirs.

Conservation is cool, y’all: Here’s how to start saving water at home August 24, 2026

Texas is baking under a stubborn heat dome, and with drought creeping back across the state, every drop counts. Water-wise habits—like turning off the tap and watering at dawn—can help your landscape and your wallet. Water conservation isn’t just responsible…it’s downright cool.

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Water + Weather for August 2026 September 15, 2026

In this special Water and Weather Report, Dr. Mark Wentzel compares summer 2026 across Texas climate regions using temperature, precipitation, drought severity, and reservoir storage data.

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.

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