Drought conditions continue to improve, with most remaining drought limited to West and South Texas, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 8/7: . -11.88% of Texas in severe or worse drought .-4.21% in extreme or worse drought .-0.52% in exceptional drought

Texas Water Journal article highlights inequities in Texas water resource management: “Changes need to be done, important changes. As nature has shown us, band-aid solutions are not enough,” said coauthor Dr. Rosario Sanchez. Read more here:

Rainfall has remained consistent, leading to a gradual decline in drought conditions, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 07/31: . -12.28 % of Texas in severe or worse drought .-6.12% in extreme or worse drought .-0.52% in exceptional drought

One of our newest projects is Sandy Creek near Jasper, Texas. Research specialist Shaylynn Postma, program specialist Anna Eismont & water intern Avery McCreight were the first group of the water team to sample the project sites. Follow along:

Drought levels for those in exceptional drought have decreased significantly, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 07/24: . -13.10% of Texas in severe or worse drought .-7.84% in extreme or worse drought .-0.52% in exceptional drought

The youngest faces of the next generation of water in Texas, in our latest TxH2O, are the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program. Since 2017, 218 high school students from across the state have learned about Texas water issues & how they can help. Learn more:

Hot off the press, our newest edition of TxH2O is out now! In this issue, we highlight the future of water in Texas, introducing you to the people, groups and projects that have the potential to shape the vital resource's future. Meet the next generation:

TWRI met with residents of the Middle Yegua Creek watershed yesterday for a stakeholder meeting. They also heard from Yina Liu, Ph.D., a @tamu_ocean professor of oceanography, about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Our work in the watershed:

Consistent rainfall has lessened drought conditions throughout the state, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 7/17: . -14.61% of Texas in severe or worse drought .-8.84% in extreme or worse drought .-4.21% in exceptional drought

Join us, August 12-14, for the 2025 Texas A&M AgriLife Water Symposium at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas!. Register and learn more:

Drought conditions persist in Southwest Texas and Far West Texas, per the @DroughtCenter as of 7/10: . - 23.04% of Texas is in severe or worse drought .- 10.21% in extreme or worse drought .- 4.38% in exceptional drought. Details: .#txwater #ag

TWRI's heart is with everyone impacted by the tragic flooding throughout the Hill Country. The Texas Division of Emergency Management provides flood resources for impacted Texans:

There's a buzz at Wolf Pen Creek Park in College Station! TWRI, in partnership with the @CityofCS, has created a Grow Zone project at the park showcasing promise in restoring eroded urban stream areas by allowing native plants to flourish. Learn more:

Circumstances often drive passion. For Garrett Sansom, DrPH, the financial hardships his family faced as a child, along with his affinity for & access to nature, have led him to @TAMU_SPH, his research focuses on community-engaged environmental health.:

Recent rainfall has led to a steady decline in drought levels throughout Texas, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 6/26: . -23.26% of Texas in severe or worse drought .-14.61% in extreme or worse drought .-9.06% in exceptional drought

Join us July 15, at 10:00 a.m. in College Station at the Texas A&M University Farm for a free ag workshop on using soil moisture sensors to guide irrigation planning, improving crop health, saving money & conserving water, with @posgcd. Register →

The Water Resources Advancement Program RFP for FY 2026-2027 is open. This program focuses on key areas of water resources. Proposals are due July 5 & must include at least one researcher from @txresearch, @txextension, & @TEES. Details and application:

From the field! TWRI Research Specialist Shaylynn Postma & Program Specialist Anna Eismont were down on the coast in the Lavaca Bay Watershed recently collecting PFAS & nutrient samples, along with other water quality measurements. See the full trip:

Drought levels are progressively decreasing with recent rainfall across the state, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 6/5: . -28.17% of Texas in severe or worse drought .-18.73% in extreme or worse drought .-11.92% in exceptional drought

TWRI program specialist Suboor Rahmany is working with @posgcd, as well as landowners and farmers, to install real-time soil moisture sensors to inform irrigation planning and scheduling decisions. Multiple sensors have already been installed, with more to follow soon.