You’ve made it to the end of the week and month! Relax with some aesthetic we’ve collected so far this year. #water #txwater #texaswater #monitoring

Did you know that the U.S.-Mexico border comprises of 73 hydrological units? A new TWRI study led by TWRI senior research specialist, Rosario Sanchez, Ph.D., identified fragile areas in these units due to overuse. Read about the research:

While moderate and severe drought levels rise, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports stable conditions from none to exceptional levels as of 2/3: - 24.11% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 15.74% in extreme or worse drought - 6.30% in exceptional drought

Drought levels remain consistent throughout the state of Texas, as reported by @DroughtCenter as of 1/29: - 23.91% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 14.11% in extreme or worse drought - 6.30% in exceptional drought #txwater #water #ag

TWRI is accepting public comments on the draft Medina River Below Diversion Lake Watershed Protection Plan from Jan. 23 – Feb. 22, 2025. The plan, aimed at improving water quality, is available at Learn more: #txwater #water

Don't miss the "Building a Resilient Texas: Symposium on the Food, Energy, Water, & Health Nexus" - hosted by @tamu Division of Research, Feb. 24-25 in College Station! We look forward to these important discussions & collaborations. Register: #txwater

Testing 30 samples, they found 29 to contain detectable levels of PFAS, with the singular sample without being potentially affected by special factors. Read more about the research:

TWRI's USGS Graduate Student Research Program FY2026 request for proposals (RFP) is now open. This program is open to graduate students at all universities in Texas. Proposal packages are due Feb. 18, 2025. Get started here:

Despite steady severe and exceptional drought numbers, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports growing areas in Texas with no drought as of 1/16: - 23.01% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 13.71% in extreme or worse drought - 6.30% in exceptional drought

The 2025 Urban Riparian Symposium is Feb. 19-21 in Waco & features keynote speakers from Living Waters Fly Fishing and @MeadowsC4Water ! → Early-bird registration ends Jan. 18:

No significant changes since the last U.S Drought Monitor report; West & South Texas remain in extreme & exceptional drought as of 1/7: - 21.45% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 13.26% in extreme or worse drought - 6.30% in exceptional drought

We have two new faces here at the Institute! Both Anna Eismont, who joined us in Oct., & Sarah Stannard in Dec., are both program specialists working to address water quality & quantity concerns facing Texas water. More about their backgrounds and roles:

The first monitoring trip of the year was out at Deer and Pond Creek on Monday. Research specialist Ed Rhodes and program specialist Anna Eismont braved the cold to get water samples and measurements. #water #txwater #texaswater #monitoring #watermonitoring #creek #sample

Sending warm wishes to you and yours this holiday season from the Texas Water Resources Institute.

We wrapped up the year coming together in College Station for our annual retreat! Over three days, we heard from some fantastic speakers and prepared for 2025.

Drought stats hold steady as @DroughtCenter reports most Texas counties with drought levels ranging abnormally dry to exceptional as of 12/12/: - 23.75% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 12.99% in extreme or worse drought - 6.3% in exceptional drought

Fall colors are in full swing and the water team is getting a front-row seat while monitoring! Research specialist Amanda Tague and graduate research assistants Elena Lundeen and Anya Allen collected samples and measurements today at Town Creek.

While exceptional drought levels are unchanged, @DroughtCenter reports growing areas from abnormally dry to severe drought across Texas as of 12/3: - 6.30% in severe or worse drought - 12.99% in extreme or worse drought - 22.68% in exceptional drought

When we say we'll monitor in all conditions, we mean it (when it's safe of course)! Our water team members, Tina Hendon, Shaylynn Postma and Anna Eismont braved the rain and cold on Wednesday to collect water samples at Brushy Creek. #water #txwater #monitoring #watermonitoring