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  Managing and protecting our water resources is one of the most critical issues facing Texas today. As our population increases, human demands for water will grow. But we still need to ensure that there is adequate water for agriculture, industry and the environment. Decisions made now will have far reaching consequences for the livelihood of our state.
Why should water matter to you?


In the News...

   Houston Chronicle 11/20/11: Drought leaves slim pickings for migrating birds

   Houston Chronicle 11/15/11: Texas water supply for the future is uncertain

   Houston Chronicle 11/13/11: Health of Galveston Bay in jeopardy

   San Antonio Express-News 11/08/11: Panel OKs proposal to manage aquifer

   Houston Chronicle Editorial 10/28/11: Shell blame: Lack of fresh water leads to oyster ban

 
 
What's Happening Now
  Central Texas residents and business owners can let others know about their commitment to saving water by placing a free "This yard is helping to conserve our water supply"” sign in their lawn. The signs are available at 6 easy pick-up locations in central and south Austin, Round Rock, San Marcos and Bastrop. Click here to learn more.

The Texas Water Development Board has released the 2012 Draft State Water Plan, which is the product of a five-year water supply planning process. The plan includes projections and proposed water supply strategies that will guide significant future funding decisions. The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, and Environmental Defense Fund recently submitted joint comments on this plan.

Take a Look...

The Sprayed Away and Drop by Drop reports look at water conservation around the state.

The Texas Water Solutions blog focuses on Texas water policy

Guide to leasing, selling or donating water rights to preserve instream flows

Initial list of priority issues for the 2011 Sunset Review of the Texas Water Development Board and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality