By CURRENT DROUGHT CONDITIONS in Texas and the United States (Updated Weekly)
Much of Texas has received some much-needed rain this spring, but temperatures are beginning to increase again as summer approaches. The United States Drought Monitor map (first link below) shows continuing improvement in some parts of the state and drought conditions creeping back in to other areas. As of May 8, 2012, the United States Drought Monitor indicates that just over 7 percent ...
Texas and United States DROUGHT OUTLOOK (Updated Every Two Weeks)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook map for May 3 through July 31, 2012 shows that for the western, southern, and central portions of Texas, the drought is expected to persist or intensify. In much of North Central and East Texas, the drought outlook map indicates no drought conditions. Climate forecast models predict that the El Niño, La...
By Unique Airfield Falls Trailhead Design Reflects Local Military History and Sustainability
Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) is more often recognized for its water supply and flood protection efforts, but the District is also in charge of providing recreation for the beautiful Trinity Trail system. Near the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, accessing the Farmers Branch Creek waterfalls (also known as Airfield Falls) off the Trinity River from the existing...
DROUGHT RESPONSE: Long-Term Approach to Protecting Water Supply Avoids “Hydro-Illogical” Cycle
When much-needed rains soaked many parts of the state, residents and media outlets cheered, “The drought has broken!” The rains were a relief to those areas; however, much of the state remains in a serious drought, and many municipalities in other areas are cautiously maintaining their Stage I, Stage II, or even Stage III drought status.
Fortunately, those municipalities...
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