Looking for ways to make your yard easier to maintain? Try xeriscaping! This landscaping style is designed to need little to no irrigation or maintenance and is often used in arid regions, like Texas. Learn the benefits of xeriscaping here. 👉 loom.ly/Zn63TWs

Conditions can, and often do, vary widely across Texas. In the past week, drought expanded in south-central Texas and the northeast Panhandle. Meanwhile, heavy rains caused flooding in parts of East Texas. Bit.ly/WaterWeekly

#txwater #txdrought #txwx

Join us in celebrating Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week! This year's theme invites us to appreciate the intricate relationship between soil, water, and the abundant forests that shape our Texas landscape. 🌳💧

#TexasStewardshipWeek #TxWater

Extremely heavy rainfall has generated moderate to major river flooding.

River flooding can take days to weeks to recover. More rainfall later this week will likely generate renewed river flooding.

Be prepared and make plans now!

#txflood

Don't miss your chance to be heard! Share your input to assist in the implementation of the Texas Water Fund. Comments and survey responses are due by April 30! Get the details at bit.ly/TxWaterFund.

#TexasWaterFund #TxWater #PublicComment #Feedback

Reminder! The @TWDB is hosting a financial assistance workshop at the G-M WSC in Hemphill on Tuesday, April 30, at 1:30 p.m. The in-person workshop will provide opportunities for helpful one-on-one discussions. Register at bit.ly/RFAW_Form. #txwater #financialworkshop

It was great discussing water and transportation infrastructure with TXDOT Commissioner Alex Meade. Thank you for the tour Commissioner.

Today marks #NationalArborDay , a day dedicated to celebrating the importance of trees! In Texas, trees play a crucial role by absorbing rainfall, replenishing groundwater aquifers, mitigating floods, and purifying water.🌳

Don't forget that you can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies for hurricanes, flash floods, and wildfires tax free during the sales tax holiday, April 27 – 29. Check the Texas Comptroller's website for a complete list of items: bit.ly/txemergencyprep.

Today, we were honored to host City of Eagle Pass Water Works System & the Water Warriors, a group of HS students from Eagle Pass ISD. They engaged w/ Board member L'Oreal Stepney, P.E., as well as @TWDB staff, to discover & understand our work. The outlook for the future in #txwater stewardship looks bright!

The @TWDB invites you to a webinar on Wednesday, May 8 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. about the Maverick Basin aquifer, where INTERA Incorporated will present on the occurrence of slightly saline produced water from the deep Glen Rose Formation. Register at register.gotowebinar.com/register/79914…. #txwater

Reminder: Annual Water Loss Audits are due to the @TWDB on May 1. The audit helps utilities understand where and how much water is being lost from the distribution system and provides a baseline to track and improve water loss control.
bit.ly/TWDB_WaterLoss #txwater

The @TWDB continues outreach efforts across the state, & the destination was the High Plains, including the @CityofLubbock, earlier this month. Board members & staff met with stakeholders & toured a farm, a playa, & water-related facilities during a two-day visit. #txwater

Submit your presentation and share your story on the biggest stage for GIS in Texas.

Learn more: geographic.texas.gov/texas-gis-foru…

Reminder: Utility water conservation plan annual reports are due to the @TWDB each year by May 1. The report includes strategies for reducing water loss, improving or maintaining efficiency, & increasing the recycling/reuse of water. bit.ly/TWDB_Muni_Cons… #txwater

🌊 Are you ready to dive into a rewarding career? Consider taking the plunge with us! Positions include a management analyst, flood mapping specialist, groundwater monitoring specialist, & many more. Jump in & start making waves today! bit.ly/TWDB_Careers #TxWater TxJobs

The @TWDB has approved amendments to the first-ever regional flood plans that recommend additional solutions to reduce the risk and impact of flooding across the state. The amended regional flood plan recommendations total over $54 billion. Read more at bit.ly/AmendedRegiona….

Collecting rainwater for landscape use is great for your plants & can save you water & money! If you already have a system, be sure to apply for our Texas Rain Catcher Award! Nominations are accepted until June 30. Details at bit.ly/tx_rain. #txwater