As those who lived through the drought of record in the 1950s can attest, there are three certainties in Texas: Death, Taxes, and Drought. When rain is scarce, reservoirs evaporate and available groundwater becomes an imperative. It is also clear that the present rate of growth in urban areas cannot be sustained with surface water. With unlimited finances, the cities can afford … [Read more...] about Groundwater Issues for Counties
Drought
Bone Dry in Burnet: Officials Establish Drought Emergency Disaster Plan
“It is expected that by October, the lakes will hit what is known as the ‘Drought Worse than Drought of Record,’ a level which triggers mandatory cutbacks in water use throughout the basin, beyond those that have already been implemented.” -Burnet County Judge Donna S. Klaeger By Donna S. Klaeger Burnet County Judge During the drought in 2009, a number of … [Read more...] about Bone Dry in Burnet: Officials Establish Drought Emergency Disaster Plan
State Responds to the Texas Drought
The current drought in Texas is the most intense one-year drought since the state began keeping rainfall records in 1895 and ranks among the five worst droughts in the state overall. Today, all of Texas’ 254 counties are experiencing drought, most in the exceptional drought category. This has led to severe declines in aquifer and reservoir levels, compromising water supplies … [Read more...] about State Responds to the Texas Drought