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We had the privilege last week of giving the Eagle Pass Water Warriors a hands-on demonstration in water quality monitoring and riparian education! It was great getting to meet these amazing high school students interested in water conservation.

Did you know we publish a newsletter just for water professionals looking for professional development and training opportunities? Read April's issue: mailchi.mp/tamu/water-tra… And subscribe here: twri.tamu.edu/subscribe/

Drought levels remain consistent in Texas; the U.S. Drought Monitor reports numbers in abnormally dry to severe drought decreasing as of 04/03:buff.ly/3ZW0CfK - 45.93% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 28.87% in extreme or worse drought - 13.76% in exceptional drought

A year ago this week: Texas experienced a total solar eclipse, and our water quality monitoring team had a memorable view: twri.tamu.edu/news/2024/apri…

Maps aren't just fun to look at; they can also be a great tool for visualizing and showcasing your work! Join TWRI research scientist Kelley Albus, Ph.D., and other partners on Apr. 23 in Pearland to learn about using maps to tell a story: bit.ly/43LQqsd

Though drought levels remain steady, more East Texas counties are now drought-free, per the U.S. Drought Monitor report as of 4/10: buff.ly/3ZW0CfK - 45.93% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 28.90% in extreme or worse drought - 13.76% in exceptional drought

This weekend, our Cibolo Creek watershed coordinators, research specialist Matt Stellbauer and program specialist Mary Michael Zahed were busy at the Floresville Market in Wilson County. The team will be back at the next market on May 10, so stop by and see us.

Levels of drought have decreased, with recent rainfall across the state, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 4/22: buff.ly/3ZW0CfK - 47.24% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 29.99% in extreme or worse drought - 16.83% in exceptional drought

Matagorda residents recently learned about protecting water quality with Texas Watershed Stewards! This event was brought to Matagorda Basin by the Matagorda Basin Education Program and its efforts to bring educational workshops to the area. Learn more: matagordabasin.tamu.edu

Drought levels are steadily decreasing after recent rainfall throughout Texas, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 5/1: buff.ly/3ZW0CfK - 40.11% of Texas in severe or worse drought - 26.05% in extreme or worse drought - 15.06% in exceptional drought

Interested in green infrastructure? Join us next Tuesday at 10 a.m. to hear from conservation leaders about green infrastructure projects & their impact, during the Texas Water Action Collaborative (#TxWAC) meeting, hosted by Texan by Nature. RSVP: bit.ly/TxWACMeet5

New month, new Research Roundup! Explore recent water-related research from Texas A&M and other universities across Texas. This month, we cover arid region water values, zoysiagrass under deficit irrigation, changes in freeze-thaw cycles, and more: bit.ly/4jEUeAm

With recent rainfall, drought levels are continuing to decrease throughout the state, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 05/27: bit.ly/46fGogH -29.70% of Texas in severe or worse drought -22.41% in extreme or worse drought -14.03% in exceptional drought

Upcoming free June workshops in Nacogdoches: 💧 Riparian & Stream Ecosystem workshop for the La Nana Bayou watershed - Wed, June 4, 2025. RSVP required by June 2nd! 💧 Texas Agricultural Resources workshop - Mon, June 16, 2025. RSVP required. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/43XhPHc

We've had two new staff members join our team this spring! Deborah Breedlove joins as a program aide, supporting the leadership team and the institute. Mary Michael Zahed is a program specialist, leading projects related to water challenges. Read more: buff.ly/VIFbPn6

TWRI program specialist Suboor Rahmany is working with Post Oak Savannah GCD, 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.

Drought levels are progressively decreasing with recent rainfall across the state, per the U.S. Drought Monitor as of 6/5: buff.ly/nJkG45q -28.17% of Texas in severe or worse drought -18.73% in extreme or worse drought -11.92% in exceptional drought

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: buff.ly/H6PwXEi

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 Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, & @TEES. Details and application: buff.ly/nU7TjjS.

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 Post Oak Savannah GCD. Register → posgcd.org/event/ag-2507/