Texas Living Waters

On Thursday, the Texas Water Development Board will consider adopting the first-ever State Flood Plan. This is a major milestone for the state, and an important step forward to protect nearly 5 million Texans who live in floodplains. We applaud the Texas Water Development Board for its efforts to seek input from regional flood planning groups representing diverse stakeholders from across the state. We also look forward to continuing to work on educational and engagement opportunities to ensure that the plan prioritizes climate resilience and equitable solutions for all Texans. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dyHc7XDd

From housing to energy and farming, our water resources are crucial for healthy and thriving communities. In their new issue,?Texas Monthly?takes a deep dive into the future of water in Texas, as our population continues to grow and climate impacts like drought get worse. Keep reading to hear more from Jennifer Walker, director of our program, on why Texas cities need to start investing in fixing leaky pipes. https://lnkd.in/dXw_Q7GG

Last year, TNC and Texas Living Waters released a report about Texas' water markets and environmental transactions, thanks to the support of The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. We’re excited to have helped expand this research with a new paper that further explores trends, drivers, and future potential for water markets in Texas. ?? Check out the new paper, published in Ecological Economics: https://lnkd.in/g9mxU_d6 ?? Download the original report: https://lnkd.in/gARjbX5p

Reminder: Comments on the Texas Water Development Board's State Flood Plan are due MONDAY! More than 5 million Texans live or work in floodplains. The plan is the state's first comprehensive approach to addressing flooding, and will set priorities related to funding, mitigation, infrastructure, research, and more. Details on how to submit comments are available here: https://lnkd.in/gpPyg5fc

Reminder: Our webinar will be starting shortly! You can still sign up to view: https://lnkd.in/d6TW3iHj

Join us this Thursday at 11 AM for a webinar on our new report, Climate Resilient Galveston! Learn more about the climate risks facing the Island, from sea level rise to hurricanes, and how nature based solutions can protect communities and ecosystems in the future. Registration is open: https://lnkd.in/gQATWgg6

Read more about our new report, Climate Resilient Galveston, in Axios Houston! Galveston is uniquely vulnerable to sea level rise, warming water temperatures, and other climate impacts. Arsum Pathak, lead author of the report, explains how nature-based solutions can build resilience and are often more cost-effective and easier to build than large scale infrastructure projects like the Ike Dike. Find the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gSSdChtB

?? In 2022, after a beach renourishment project was completed in Galveston, researchers found a special visitor. The endangered and rare Kemp's Ridley Turtle, was spotted on Babe's Beach. There had been no previous sightings of the turtle in the area before this. ?? The beach renourishment project is an example of how nature-based solutions can create added benefits for people and wildlife. ?? Read more about this and other examples in our new report, Climate Resilient Galveston: https://lnkd.in/dn7nmR2m ?? via National Parks Service

Hurricane season is upon us ??? Climate change is super-charging these natural disasters, and Galveston Island is particularly vulnerable to the extremes that may soon become our new normal. For example, the island is also experiencing the fastest rates of rising sea levels in the U.S. How do we protect communities from these threats? Nature-based solutions can provide cost-effective, locally appropriate strategies to build resilience. For example, Galveston Island’s wetlands can absorb more than 300 million cubic meters of stormwater during a hurricane. Climate Resilient Galveston, a new report from the National Wildlife Federation, provides local leaders and stakeholders a foundation to implement nature-based solutions. ?? Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dgNCkVAc ?? Find the report here: https://lnkd.in/dn7nmR2m

Texas Living Waters is proud to partner with our friends Meanwhile Brewing Company for the second annual release of "Take me to the River" - a super tasty Hazy Pale Ale. Come join us Saturday, June 8th to celebrate! This beer is a limited run so get it while you can. Our team will be onsite with the TLW team from 11-3pm to share information about our work protecting Texas' waterways. Come visit us and enter the raffle for prizes from YETI and Patagonia! Take me to the River is a collaboration between Texas Living Waters and Meanwhile Brewing Company to keep Texas rivers clean, healthy, beautiful and flowing. A portion of proceeds from the beer will benefit TLW! https://lnkd.in/gbSGgN5D