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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.

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.

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Water + Weather for May 2026 June 18, 2026

Texas ended May wetter than normal, with drought coverage dropping and reservoir storage rising slightly, though still below average for this time of year. In the latest Water + Weather report, Dr. Mark Wentzel looks back at last month’s temperature and precipitation patterns.

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.

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.

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