Trib+Water Vol: 4 Issue: 13

Texas Budget Spared in Court Ruling on Drilling Tax Case

by Jim Malewitz

A Texas Supreme Court ruling has spared the state from having to issue billions of dollars in tax refunds to oil and gas drillers — a prospect that had threatened to shake up the next legislative session.

The Q&A: Chelsea Hawkins

by Madeline Conway

In this week's Q&A, we interview Chelsea A.J. Hawkins, a program planner at the Alliance for Water Efficiency.

TWJ: Water Utilities Can Help in Fostering Conservation

A new literature review points to opportunities for water utilities to take advantage of customers' growing awareness of conservation efforts.

The Bookshelf: June 29, 2016

by Madeline Conway

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights The Future of Clean Energy.

The Water Calendar

Key meetings and events over the coming weeks.

Study Analyzes Pedernales River Water

In a year-long study to determine the origin and quality of water in the Pedernales River, a researcher at Texas State University conducted testing of a hundred different sites in the river's watershed.

Spring Lake To Host 4th of July Events

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University is sponsoring a Fourth of July weekend celebration at Spring Lake that will include nature walks and children's activities at Discovery Hall.

Team Mynar Wins Close Race in Texas Water Safari

Team Mynar, led by paddler Fred Mynar, won the Texas Water Safari over close second-place finisher Texas Flood in one of the most competitive in the event's history.

Researchers Find Freshwater Reserves in California

Researchers from Stanford University have discovered what they say is a huge, deep underground source of freshwater lying below the surface of California's Central Valley.

Nonstick Compounds Pose New Threat to Drinking Water

The EPA has lowered its recommended level of safety in drinking water for the chemical compounds, called perfluorinated compounds, that are used in making nonstick and water repellent products.

Data App: Track Texas Reservoir Levels

by Ryan Murphy

Using data from the Texas Water Development Board's reservoir status tracker, our auto-updating map visualizes the current state of Texas reservoirs.