The effects of flooding are not spread evenly across all communities in Texas. Long-term underinvestment and disinvestment of flood mitigation infrastructure in communities of color and low-income communities continues to
We present here an annotated bibliography compiling recent studies and reports on the performance of natural and nature-based infrastructure. These resources can be used to inform the Regional Flood Planning
With hurricane seasons intensifying and built development proliferating, natural infrastructure represents a critical avenue for the Houston-area to both protect itself from future flooding and ensure livable green spaces for
The Texas Living Waters Project is actively engaged in promoting investments in effective and equitable nature-based approaches to Houston-area flood mitigation. As part of this effort, we compiled and synthesized
The Hill Country is no stranger to flooding. In 2015, the Memorial Day flood brought devastating rains to the region. As flood events grow stronger and more frequent, it is
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"To strike oil in America, you need water. Plenty of it."
A fascinating deep dive into how water supplies in Texas are threatened by "monster fracks" that pump aquifers and other vulnerable sources:
A very serious and costly reminder of the importance of maintaining freshwater inflows. They are not just for the health of bay and estuary ecosystems — but for the proper functioning of drinking water systems as well.
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