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Already, 18 weather disasters costing at least $1 billion each have hit the U.S. this year

Already, 18 weather disasters costing at least $1 billion each have hit the U.S. this year

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 | Drought, Legislature and Regulation, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources

This year is on pace to be one of the most active and costliest years for disasters in the United States. Through the first nine months of 2021, the U.S. has endured 18 separate weather and climate disasters that have cost at least $1 billion, according to the latest...
Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, water supply and the state’s infrastructure

Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, water supply and the state’s infrastructure

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 | Drought, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources

Climate change has made the Texas heat worse, with less relief as nighttime temperatures warm, a report from the state’s climatologist published Thursday found. Climate data also show that the state is experiencing extreme rainfall — especially in eastern Texas —...
25% of all critical infrastructure in the US is at risk of failure due to flooding, new report finds

25% of all critical infrastructure in the US is at risk of failure due to flooding, new report finds

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources

As a massive investment to repair roads and adapt to climate change faces an uncertain fate in Congress, a new report finds much of the country’s infrastructure is already at risk of being shut down by flooding. And as the planet heats up, the threat is expected...
Highland Lakes residents speak at recent LCRA board meeting as agency continues work on new commercial dredging ordinance

Highland Lakes residents speak at recent LCRA board meeting as agency continues work on new commercial dredging ordinance

Posted by | Nov 2, 2021 | Aggregate Production Operations, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources

By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula – Published October 27, 2021 Highland Lakes residents who spoke during a recent Lower Colorado River Authority board meeting urged directors to be cautious while creating a new commercial dredging ordinance. At its Nov. 17 meeting, the...