Water, Texas is a six-part series on the consequences of the mismatch between runaway development and tightening constraints on the supply and quality of fresh water in Texas.
The story of Texas is the state’s devout allegiance to the principle that mankind has dominion over nature. In 2020, the pandemic, climate disruption, and ever-present challenges with water supply and use are writing a much different story of vulnerability to nature’s bullying, and to government’s uncertain capacity to adjust.
Listen to the Water, Texas series
Articles
When It Rains, Texas Forgets Drought and Worsening Water Scarcity
After The Pandemic, Soaring Population Growth, Development Will Again Challenge Planning and Water Supply
A Pause For Energy Developers Threatening Texas Big Bend Region
Opportunity to Protect A Way of Life Confronted by Oil and Clean Energy
Three Thirsty Texas Cities Are Global Leaders in Water Innovation
Austin, El Paso, and San Antonio Prepared for Growth and Drought
Border Wall Concerns in Lower Rio Grande Valley Diminished By Virus and Growth
Trump Administration Overrides Long-Standing Conservation Mission
Water Serves Length and Breadth of $1.9 Trillion Texas Economy
Growth in Wet Years, Economic Distress in Dry Ones
Like Developing Nations, Texas Confronts Lingering Water Crisis
More than 1,100 water suppliers affected, nearly half the state’s residents scavenge for clean water.
Audio:
Eileen Ganter
Data Visualizations:
Claire Kurnick
Photography:
Brian Lehmann,
J. Carl Ganter,
Keith Schneider
Web Design:
Laura Herd,
Isabella Filigenzi
Circle of Blue’s series, Water, Texas is funded by the Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation.