News Items of Interest

Lick Creek cleanup removes 179 pounds of trash - Texas Water Resources Institute

5/7/26 06:44 pm

On May 2, over 30 volunteers met at Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas for a Trash Free Gulf Waterways Cleanup. Volunteers picked up trash ...

American Wetlands Month: What Are Wetlands and Why They Matter - Sierra Club

5/7/26 06:22 pm

Texas is facing a growing water crisis. Across the state, communities are confronting prolonged drought and increasing uncertainty about how long ...

Between Fort Worth And Austin Is Texas' Picturesque State Park With Fishing, Hiking, And Kayaking

5/7/26 05:58 pm

The body of water was actually formed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the early 1930s, and the park officially opened in 1935. You can ...

Texas Water conference tackles issues of drought, growth, data centers - Spectrum News

5/7/26 03:52 pm

Nix said stormwater, the value of water, conservation and treatment are a big deal. Those were just a few of the main talking points on the agenda ...

USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with 6 Louisiana Parishes

5/7/26 03:51 pm

Water-Saving Commodities (WSC) Program · Disaster Recovery Toggle sub ... USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with 6 Louisiana ...

Texas unveils a record $174 billion draft water plan for 2027

5/7/26 02:31 pm

These plans are required, by state law, to serve as the state's blueprint for the orderly development, management, and conservation of water resources ...

Llano rancher reelected to state soil and water board - DailyTrib.com

5/7/26 02:09 pm

Llano County rancher Joe Freeman was reelected to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board on May 5, 2026.

Lakeway mayor shares summer events, GFiber and council news

5/7/26 01:53 pm

While we've had some much-needed rainy weather recently, it's important to keep in mind water conservation. ... Texas blood supply. Registrations ...

#Drought news May 7, 2026: Light to moderate precipitation overspread much of the High ...

5/7/26 01:38 pm

Widespread soaking rains fell across Texas and the Deep South, bringing a much needed moisture boost to these drought stricken areas.

Why Ted Turner's approach to conservation is the mindset America desperately needs right now

5/7/26 01:34 pm

At a time when America's public lands and wildlife habitats are increasingly threatened by development, shrinking conservation ... logo Texas water park ...

BCSWD to hold local work group meeting May 20 | Beeville Bee-Picayune

5/7/26 12:15 pm

The Bee Soil and Water Conservation District and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation ... 3 or email at bee@swcd.texas.gov . Recommended for ...

George West Chamber holds spring mixer with guest speakers on water, energy and healthcare

5/7/26 11:11 am

Guest speaker Mark Katzfey, vice chair of the Live Oak County Underground Water Conservation District, discussed water conservation efforts in the ...

Wexford Ranches to receive 2026 Texas Leopold Conservation Award - Odessa American

5/7/26 09:40 am

Leopold Conservation Awards honor ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality ...

Cattlemen's Column: Striking a balance - Oklahoma Farm Report

5/7/26 09:34 am

Protecting our water requires thoughtful planning and cooperation. If Texas gets groundwater management right through balancing growth, conservation ...

USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas

5/7/26 09:13 am

Water-Saving Commodities (WSC) Program · Disaster Recovery Toggle sub ... USDA Designates 34 Texas Counties as Natural Disaster Areas. Emergency ...

Supply Is Back, Confidence Is Not: Inside Texas' Shifting Spring Housing Market

5/7/26 08:21 am

Water issues. Wildlife management and conservation. Eminent domain. The number of factors driving Texas land markets is as big as the state itself.

Hays County water summit sparks dispute between county judge and state lawmaker - MSN

5/7/26 07:29 am

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — A conversation about regional water supply turned contentious Friday after a disagreement between local and state ...

Inside the Texas water crisis pitting residents against industry - Straight Arrow News

5/7/26 07:13 am

It has also laid bare the ongoing rift between leadership, residents and industry on how the city should move forward, whether through conservation, ...

Duck Creek Soil and Water Conservation District to host local work group meeting | The Texas Spur

5/7/26 06:44 am

The Duck Creek Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a local work group meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. at the Dickens County ...

LIVE OAK UNDERGROUND WATER | Legals - SouthTexasNews.com

5/7/26 06:18 am

... Conservation District (LOUWCD) will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at ... Texas at Austin · advertisement · site-logo · Aransas Pass ...

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