Why Austinites should embrace a ‘summer blonde’ lawn during a drought

Spring is practically upon us, meaning it’s just about time to clear out the flowerbeds and start planning the year’s garden. But with increasingly unpredictable rainfall and extended droughts, it may be worth considering plants with lower water needs —...

Texas springs in crisis: New study highlights overwhelming increase in dry springs

New research from The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University uncovers a concerning decline in the state’s groundwater resources, finding that the number of dry springs has nearly tripled since the early 1980s. Co-authored by Robert E....

Another hot and dry summer? The Climate Prediction Center says so

While many of us have enjoyed this winter of wetter, cooler weather, especially when it comes to improving drought conditions, do not expect this summer to be similar. This is a result of a shift to La Niña conditions forecast for the upcoming spring from our El Niño...

Wimberley water agencies prepare to act against Aqua Texas for alleged violations

At a joint meeting Friday, conservation agencies shared their plan to act against water utility company Aqua Texas for allegedly failing to comply with local conservation guidelines. Read more from Mercedez Hernandez with KXAN here.

In the Hays County city of Kyle, swift growth stirs up a fight over wastewater

Environmental advocates are pushing back against the city of Kyle’s plan to expand its wastewater treatment plant — a step city leaders say is necessary to keep up with rapid population growth. Kyle  — which is in northern Hays County, between San Marcos and Austin...