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June 21, 2022
Environmental Flows One Water Take action Texas legislature

Be Heard on Environmental Issues Shaping Texas’ Water Future

We’ve written before about the state’s Sunset Review process, a top-to-bottom look at the work of — and the need for — various state agencies. This year, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or TCEQ, is one of the agencies under review. The next Sunset Review of the TCEQ will probably be sometime around 2034, so this is an especially important opportunity for anyone who cares about Texas’ environment to make their voice heard. The Texas Water Development Board is also going through Sunset Review — read more about that here. As the Sunset Commission staff notes in the executive summary of its report, the TCEQ is specifically tasked with promoting public health and safety, protecting...

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by Amanda Fuller
Amanda Fuller
Amanda Fuller
Director, Texas Coast and Water Program at National Wildlife Federation
Amanda has 10 years of experience advancing water and coastal policies for the benefit of people and wildlife. Since joining NWF in 2013, she has worked to identify and advance water and coastal policies and ecosystem restoration priorities in Texas and the Gulf region for federal, state, and local decision-making venues. Amanda works to improve the health of Texas bays and estuaries while advancing the use of nature-based solutions to natural hazards exacerbated by our changing climate. Amanda holds a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she focused on environmental and water law, and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Texas Christian University. As a mom of two young boys, Amanda is passionate about preserving Texas’ treasured natural resources for future generations.
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Amanda Fuller
Amanda Fuller
Director, Texas Coast and Water Program at National Wildlife Federation
Amanda has 10 years of experience advancing water and coastal policies for the benefit of people and wildlife. Since joining NWF in 2013, she has worked to identify and advance water and coastal policies and ecosystem restoration priorities in Texas and the Gulf region for federal, state, and local decision-making venues. Amanda works to improve the health of Texas bays and estuaries while advancing the use of nature-based solutions to natural hazards exacerbated by our changing climate. Amanda holds a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she focused on environmental and water law, and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Texas Christian University. As a mom of two young boys, Amanda is passionate about preserving Texas’ treasured natural resources for future generations.
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Amanda Fuller
Amanda Fuller
Director, Texas Coast and Water Program at National Wildlife Federation
Amanda has 10 years of experience advancing water and coastal policies for the benefit of people and wildlife. Since joining NWF in 2013, she has worked to identify and advance water and coastal policies and ecosystem restoration priorities in Texas and the Gulf region for federal, state, and local decision-making venues. Amanda works to improve the health of Texas bays and estuaries while advancing the use of nature-based solutions to natural hazards exacerbated by our changing climate. Amanda holds a law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she focused on environmental and water law, and an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Texas Christian University. As a mom of two young boys, Amanda is passionate about preserving Texas’ treasured natural resources for future generations.
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April 20, 2022
News One Water

Report Finds Onsite Water Reuse Can Boost Affordable Housing, Spread Climate Resilience

Download the report Strategic integration of onsite water reuse can bring financial and quality-of-life benefits to affordable housing residents, according to an extensive new study by the National Wildlife Federation. The report finds onsite collection, treatment, and non-potable use of local water sources such as air conditioning condensate, rainwater, and graywater can pass on long-term savings to both residents and owners of multi-family affordable housing developments.  The authors also found that onsite systems in affordable housing help spread climate-resilient technologies to urban populations often passed-over in commercial water reuse and green infrastructure initiatives. “Onsite reuse can significantly contribute to the broader mission of affordable housing,” said Jorge Losoya, lead author of the report and a water...

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by Jonathan Seefeldt
Jonathan Seefeldt
Jonathan Seefeldt
Communications Manager at Texas Coast and Water Program, National Wildlife Federation
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Jonathan Seefeldt
Jonathan Seefeldt
Communications Manager at Texas Coast and Water Program, National Wildlife Federation
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Jonathan Seefeldt
Jonathan Seefeldt
Communications Manager at Texas Coast and Water Program, National Wildlife Federation
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January 15, 2022
One Water

One Water in Action: Austin’s New Permit Center Proves the City is Serious About Water Reuse

You don’t normally expect to learn about the true potential of blackwater on your way to getting a tree permit. That’s now likely to happen to attentive visitors to Austin’s new Permitting and Development Center (PDC). And it’s exactly what the city wants—developers confronting, face-to-face, the remarkable, cost-effective potential of water reuse technology. Six years ago, the most likely reason to visit what’s now 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, would be to find a parking spot on your way to good ol’ Highland Mall. That mall is now history and that parking spot has transformed into Austin’s newly-opened PDC—a one-stop shop for Austin residents and developers looking for permitting and development services AND a showcase...

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by Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
One Water and Water Equity Fellow at National Wildlife Federation
Jorge Losoya serves as the One Water and Water Equity Fellow for the National Wildlife Federation's Texas Coast and Water Program. Through his work, Jorge seeks to find the nexus between innovative water management and water equity to bridge equity and justice efforts with water planning and policy in Texas. Jorge has an MS in Community and Regional Planning and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focused on water equity issues, disaster planning, displacement, and environmental justice. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Geography and Urban Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, where his studies focused on urban sustainability. Jorge is passionate about public engagement, participatory methods, and inclusive planning processes.
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Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
One Water and Water Equity Fellow at National Wildlife Federation
Jorge Losoya serves as the One Water and Water Equity Fellow for the National Wildlife Federation's Texas Coast and Water Program. Through his work, Jorge seeks to find the nexus between innovative water management and water equity to bridge equity and justice efforts with water planning and policy in Texas. Jorge has an MS in Community and Regional Planning and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focused on water equity issues, disaster planning, displacement, and environmental justice. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Geography and Urban Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, where his studies focused on urban sustainability. Jorge is passionate about public engagement, participatory methods, and inclusive planning processes.
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Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
One Water and Water Equity Fellow at National Wildlife Federation
Jorge Losoya serves as the One Water and Water Equity Fellow for the National Wildlife Federation's Texas Coast and Water Program. Through his work, Jorge seeks to find the nexus between innovative water management and water equity to bridge equity and justice efforts with water planning and policy in Texas. Jorge has an MS in Community and Regional Planning and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focused on water equity issues, disaster planning, displacement, and environmental justice. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Geography and Urban Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, where his studies focused on urban sustainability. Jorge is passionate about public engagement, participatory methods, and inclusive planning processes.
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October 22, 2021
One Water Water Conservation

One Water in Action: Credit Human’s Light, Beautiful Footprint on San Antonio’s Pearl District

From a distance, the new Credit Human building in San Antonio, looks fairly non-descript. You might notice the solar panels crowding the rooftop, but this is a credit union, after all, how interesting can it be? Step a bit closer though, and you’ll start to notice unusual details…very unusual details. A fountain built to mimic aquifer rock, glazed ceramic medallions of bats and frogs, Harry Potter-esque hanging lanterns, tiles full of painted scenes from San Antonio lives, purple pipes snaking in and out of towering cisterns. The remarkable aesthetic and engineering flourishes on the exterior are signs of a much deeper re-think in how a building inhabits a space. “When we decided to build our...

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by Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
One Water and Water Equity Fellow at National Wildlife Federation
Jorge Losoya serves as the One Water and Water Equity Fellow for the National Wildlife Federation's Texas Coast and Water Program. Through his work, Jorge seeks to find the nexus between innovative water management and water equity to bridge equity and justice efforts with water planning and policy in Texas. Jorge has an MS in Community and Regional Planning and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focused on water equity issues, disaster planning, displacement, and environmental justice. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Geography and Urban Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, where his studies focused on urban sustainability. Jorge is passionate about public engagement, participatory methods, and inclusive planning processes.
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Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
One Water and Water Equity Fellow at National Wildlife Federation
Jorge Losoya serves as the One Water and Water Equity Fellow for the National Wildlife Federation's Texas Coast and Water Program. Through his work, Jorge seeks to find the nexus between innovative water management and water equity to bridge equity and justice efforts with water planning and policy in Texas. Jorge has an MS in Community and Regional Planning and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focused on water equity issues, disaster planning, displacement, and environmental justice. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Geography and Urban Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, where his studies focused on urban sustainability. Jorge is passionate about public engagement, participatory methods, and inclusive planning processes.
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Jorge Losoya
Jorge Losoya
One Water and Water Equity Fellow at National Wildlife Federation
Jorge Losoya serves as the One Water and Water Equity Fellow for the National Wildlife Federation's Texas Coast and Water Program. Through his work, Jorge seeks to find the nexus between innovative water management and water equity to bridge equity and justice efforts with water planning and policy in Texas. Jorge has an MS in Community and Regional Planning and an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focused on water equity issues, disaster planning, displacement, and environmental justice. He also holds an undergraduate degree in Geography and Urban Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, where his studies focused on urban sustainability. Jorge is passionate about public engagement, participatory methods, and inclusive planning processes.
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October 18, 2021
Drought One Water Water Conservation

Austin is forging a path to a reliable water future

Six short years ago, Austin confronted a grim water future. The long dry tail of the 2011 drought combined with record population growth and increasingly concerning climate projections to paint an anxious picture of the city’s water supply. The Highland Lakes, the sole source of water for the city, were very low and facing an uncertain future.  Yet, thanks to an all-hands-on-deck lets-do-this effort, the city rallied from those bleak months, drawing on extensive community and expert feedback to put in place the pieces that would result in an ambitious water supply plan known as Water Forward which was adopted by City Council December 2018. Lake Travis during the 2011 drought, 46.52 feet below normal....

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by Jennifer Walker
Jennifer Walker
Deputy Director, Texas Coast and Water Program at National Wildlife Federation
Jennifer has 17 years experience focusing on water policy/resources issues in Texas with an emphasis on water planning, water conservation and bay and estuary protection issues. Jennifer strives to work collaboratively and approach resource management challenges with a solution-oriented perspective. She serves on the Water Conservation Advisory Council of Texas and is Chair of Austin's Water Forward Task Force. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Water Efficiency and the Colorado River Alliance. Jennifer has a BS in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. Jennifer and her family like to camp near rivers where they can listen to the frogs sing at night.
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Jennifer Walker
Deputy Director, Texas Coast and Water Program at National Wildlife Federation
Jennifer has 17 years experience focusing on water policy/resources issues in Texas with an emphasis on water planning, water conservation and bay and estuary protection issues. Jennifer strives to work collaboratively and approach resource management challenges with a solution-oriented perspective. She serves on the Water Conservation Advisory Council of Texas and is Chair of Austin's Water Forward Task Force. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Water Efficiency and the Colorado River Alliance. Jennifer has a BS in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. Jennifer and her family like to camp near rivers where they can listen to the frogs sing at night.
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Jennifer Walker
Deputy Director, Texas Coast and Water Program at National Wildlife Federation
Jennifer has 17 years experience focusing on water policy/resources issues in Texas with an emphasis on water planning, water conservation and bay and estuary protection issues. Jennifer strives to work collaboratively and approach resource management challenges with a solution-oriented perspective. She serves on the Water Conservation Advisory Council of Texas and is Chair of Austin's Water Forward Task Force. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Water Efficiency and the Colorado River Alliance. Jennifer has a BS in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. Jennifer and her family like to camp near rivers where they can listen to the frogs sing at night.
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