Water, water everywhere… and not a drop to spare. It’s a saying for a reason, especially in Texas! That’s why we write stories about floods, droughts, water quality, and water quantity.
Sponsored Post – from the Colorado River Alliance Teachers! It’s time for you to have some fun for a change. Crawl through a cave. Wade through a creek. Experience science in action with the Colorado River Alliance’s Groundwater To the Gulf Summer Institute. Groundwater To
Explore your creative side this weekend with the Creek Show, hosted annually by the Waller Creek Conservancy. Through November 17th (from 6pm to 10pm) there will be six new pieces of light-based art displayed along Waller Creek between 9th and 11th streets downtown. The entire event is free, open to the
Sponsored Post – from Texas Disposal Systems In recent weeks, Central Texas has faced historic bouts of flooding which has resulted in devastating property damage, water shortages, and boil water notices throughout the region. When disaster hits – whether it’s a hurricane, storm, or
Seven days. That’s how long Austinites went without clean water. For the first time ever, we couldn’t be sure that what was coming out of our faucets was safe to drink. For the first time ever, we got a little taste of what other
Sponsored Post – from the Hill Country Alliance The Hill Country Living + Rainwater Revival FESTIVAL returns to the Dripping Spring Ranch Park on Saturday, October 20th from 10am to 5pm. This free, one-day event promises something for everyone who loves the Texas Hill
Guest Editorial by – Al Braden Al Braden is a local environmental activist and photographer. The Bastrop area is ground zero for so many competing players – all wanting to put big straws in the ground – all fighting for the same Simsboro
Want to give back to the environment and eat some delicious cheese… all at the same time? Antonelli’s Cheese Shop has selected the Colorado River Alliance as its Charitable Cheese Cause of the month. Participating is easy. You can either: Sign up to attend Antonelli’s Cheese 101 Class
If you spent the holiday weekend swimming at Lake Travis you know that Austin is once again in a drought. Lake levels have dropped low enough that the implementation of Stage 1 watering restrictions for Austin were triggered late last month. (Lake Travis is part of
Sponsored Post – from the Colorado River Alliance Children are our future. It’s a cliche for a reason… especially when it comes to protecting the environment. That’s why the Colorado River Alliance is so dedicated to educating the next generation of environmental stewards. Throughout the
Sponsored Post – from the Save Barton Creek Association Almost 2000 people have signed a petition against the practice of piping treated sewage into Texas creeks at nodrippingsewage.org. The “No Dripping Sewage” campaign bears the slogan “There’s a better way” referring to several alternatives
Lead has been found in the drinking water of five more Austin schools. That’s according to new data obtained by Environment Texas (via an open records request) from the Austin Independent School District. This new data follows the discovery last September that other nine local schools
Sponsored Post – from the Colorado River Alliance Are you a teacher looking to spice up your science and environmental curricula? Then this program from the Colorado River Alliance is for you. Groundwater To The Gulf is a field-trip based, summer institute for Central Texas teachers that emphasizes