Texas Water Development Board

The Texas Water Development Board continues to accept applications for Agricultural Water Conservation Grants until March 19 at 2:00 p.m. With up to $1,500,000 in grant funding available, this is a great opportunity to submit projects that boost irrigation efficiency, enhance resilience to weather extremes, and drive agricultural innovation. Don't miss out! ???? Find more information at https://bit.ly/TXAgGrants.

The Texas Geographic Information Office has launched the largest lidar collection in the Strategic Mapping Program’s history. The Lidar data acquired from a 23,000-square-mile area between Dallas, Austin, and Abilene will be used for various purposes, including emergency evacuation planning. ?? https://lnkd.in/g4t55JaH #TxGIO #StrategicMapping #GIS #Lidar

Looking for a great opportunity to do important work and make a difference for the state of Texas? The Texas Water Development Board is hiring qualified candidates for many positions including a regional flood planning team lead, groundwater modeler, government relations specialist, and many more. Visit our website for more information on the specific positions and requirements at https://lnkd.in/eMbczJbc! #TxWater #TxJobs #TxCareers #WorkinWater #WorkingWednesday

TWDB’s last Water Loss, Use, and Conservation webinar takes place Tuesday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The webinar will look at the water use survey, water loss audit, and data from a water stewardship perspective. There is no cost to participants and the webinars are approved for four hours of continuing education for licensed water operators through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Register in advance at https://lnkd.in/gGkmtp-p. #TxWater #WaterLoss #Webinar

Interested in learning more about the Texas Water Development Board’s priorities for the 89th legislative session? Read about our recommendations and requests on the Texas Water Newsroom at https://lnkd.in/g87pAJ8J. #TxLege #TxWater #TexasWaterNewsroom

Reminder! The Texas Water Development Board invites you to an in-person financial assistance workshop hosted by the City of Pharr, TX. The rescheduled workshop takes place on Wednesday, February 26, at 1:30 p.m. and will provide an overview and discussion of financial programs and one-on-one opportunities. Register at https://bit.ly/RFAW_Form. #TxWater #FinancialAssistance #Workshop

In the first edition of Water + Weather in 2025, Dr. Mark Wentzel looks at January's weather and its impact on drought and surface water supply levels. Looking ahead, La Ni?a may influence rainfall in the next few months. ?? https://bit.ly/WW_Jan25 #txwater #txdrought #txwx?#waterandweather

Engineers enjoy working at the Texas Water Development Board and Tatum Lauten, PE, GISP, appreciates the meaningful work. “The Flood Modeling team helps Texans better understand their risk from flooding and prepare for it. Our work helps communities adapt to live and grow in harmony with nature and provides a framework for decision making about growth that has the potential to save life and property. It’s also just really interesting scientifically, the field is constantly advancing, and I’m constantly learning.” #Eweek2025 #DesignYourFuture #TxWater #TexasJobs #WorkinWater #EngineersWeek

In the final segment of the Texas Water Development Board's video series "TWDB Talks: Engineers in Water," Chairwoman L'Oreal Stepney, P.E., continues her discussion with Rebekkah Sandt, PE, and Dr. Amin Kiaghadi, Ph.D., P.E., about the benefits of working at the TWDB. #FacesofTWDB #TWDBTalks #Eweek2025 #DesignYourFuture #EngineersWeek

Join our engineering team at the Texas Water Development Board! Enjoy fantastic perks like financial assistance for EIT and PE licenses, career ladder opportunities, professional development, and a meaningful blend of work-life balance. Check out our latest job openings at https://lnkd.in/eMbczJbc. #Eweek2025 #TxWater #TexasJobs #WorkinWater #DesignYourFuture #EngineersWeek