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Jefferson County Water District No. 10 rebuilds facility following flooding May 10, 2022

The heaviest rainfall recorded in U.S. history during a tropical weather event was 60.5 inches during Hurricane Harvey in Nederland, Texas. The city, located in Jefferson County, also experienced flooding during Tropical Storm Imelda. Now, the Jefferson County Water District No. 10 has built a new, elevated control facility and lab to keep staff safe and water operations online during flood events.

Economically Distressed Areas Program helps fund critical water infrastructure projects

Economically Distressed Areas Program helps fund critical water infrastructure projects May 10, 2022

The Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP) provides financial assistance for the construction of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects in communities where services either do not exist or existing systems do not meet minimum state standards. Applications for financial assistance are being accepted by the TWDB through May 13, 2022.

Ask an expert: A newly identified aquifer could provide water supply for Texas

Ask an expert: A newly identified aquifer could provide water supply for Texas April 11, 2022

The Texas Water Development Board's Brackish Resources Aquifer Characterization System Team and Groundwater Technical Assistance Team are involved in assessing a newly-identified aquifer that has the potential to supply water in South Texas.

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Water + Weather for April 2022 May 10, 2022

May rainfall will significantly impact the drought outlook in Texas this summer. In the latest Water + Weather report, Dr. Mark Wentzel explains the importance of May precipitation and provides an update on current drought conditions.

2022 Texas GIS Forum connects professionals and enthusiasts with new technologies

2022 Texas GIS Forum connects professionals and enthusiasts with new technologies April 11, 2022

For more than three decades, the Texas GIS Forum has been the premier event for the statewide GIS community, and this year was no exception. Attendees at the 2022 Texas GIS Forum reconnected and explored the latest advancements in GIS technologies. 

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Rediscovering the South Llano River through innovative data acquisition March 08, 2022

One of the most popular kayaking and fishing destinations in Texas is the South Llano River. Now, the Texas Water Development Board is capturing high-accuracy data about the South Llano that will tell us much more about the river bottom and surrounding area. 

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