Texas Water Development Board

☔️ Severe weather is possible across parts of Texas this weekend.
Make sure you have multiple ways to receive local weather alerts, review your emergency plan, and stay up to date as conditions change. Stay safe, Texas!

☔️Severe weather is possible across parts of Texas this weekend.

Have multiple ways to receive local weather information, review your emergency plan, and stay informed of changing conditions.

Remember: turn around don’t drown.

This spring, the Texas Water Development Board partnered with the LCRA to deploy a Collison Floating Evaporation Pan on Lake Buchanan. You might spot this device if you’re out on the water, but please keep your distance. It’s measuring how much water is lost to evaporation, helping to improve our understanding of reservoir conditions and water supply across Texas.

: In this special Water + Weather report, Dr. Wentzel breaks down how individual reservoir measurements are combined to calculate total statewide water supply storage and shows you where to find specific reservoir information.

Water + Weather for April 2026 In April, statewide reservoir storage increased, though overall lev...

The TWDB offers excellent benefits, competitive compensation, and a real opportunity to make a positive difference for the state of Texas. Current open positions include a regional water project development manager, project assessment manager, water resources engineer, flood management evaluation engineer/project manager, and more. Visit our Career Opportunities webpage to learn more and view open positions: https://bit.ly/TWDB_Careers.

🌱 Let it stand tall! Longer grass provides extra shade and helps lock in soil moisture longer. This is exceptionally important during times of drought. Give your mower (and your back) a break! Skip the mow and let your grass stand 3-4 inches. For more landscaping tips, check out our water conservation literature, including “A Watering Guide for Texas Landscape,” at https://bit.ly/TWDB_brochures.

Reminder: The Texas Water Development Board invites public comment on the proposed Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Intended Use Plan for SFY 2026–2027.

The draft plan reflects recent legislative updates and outlines project eligibility, funding categories, timelines, and prioritization criteria for flood mitigation efforts across Texas.

🗓 Comments due: June 12
💬 Submit comments via the online form: https://bit.ly/4dbuhb7
▶️ If comment includes attachments, email to [email protected]

The FIF program supports planning, design, and construction of flood control and drainage projects, including innovative efforts that help manage and reuse water resources.

Stay informed: sign up for TWDB updates at https://bit.ly/signup_twdb and select “TWDB Flood.”

The Flood Infrastructure Fund was created to fund drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects across planning, design, and construction phases for communities across Texas. Learn more at the Texas Water Newsroom: https://bit.ly/FIF_Explainer.

TWDB’s Water Weekly: After no change in total drought area last week, the latest map for conditions as of May 26 shows a return to the pattern of weekly drought contraction. Since last week, widespread areas of East and South Texas experienced one category of improvement. In the Panhandle, there was a mix of improvement and degradation. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly

Meet DianaJoyce Ojeda, a Geographic Information Specialist on the Flood Mapping team in the Flood Science and Community Assistance Division.

She plays a key role in supporting Senate Bill 3 initiatives by integrating community feedback into Provisional Flash Flood Risk Areas. She also develops and maintains ArcGIS web applications that help the FSCA division manage Base Level Engineering, NFIP activities, and other important projects.

Her journey with the Texas Water Development Board began in 2021 as an intern at the Texas Geographic Information Office (formerly TNRIS) while completing her bachelor’s degree at The University of Texas at Austin. She supported the preparation of historical aerial imagery for digitization and gained valuable experience working with geospatial datasets. She later joined the FSCA Flood Mapping team, where she continues to grow her expertise in GIS and floodplain management.

With a background in Sustainability Studies, DianaJoyce understands the importance of responsible resource management. She recognizes water as both a finite and essential resource, as well as a powerful natural force that must be carefully managed to maintain balance.

The Texas Water Development Board is accepting applications for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants, which offer 100% funding for eligible water supply and infrastructure projects.

💻 Next informational webinar: Thursday, June 4
TWDB staff will walk through WSIG implementation, including:
• Applicant eligibility
• Project requirements and prioritization
• Funding timelines

🗨️ The public comment period is also open, providing an opportunity to share feedback on the program.

🔗 Register for the June 4 webinar, submit comments, review eligibility and requirements, and learn how to apply at 👉 https://bit.ly/WSIG

🗓️ Applications are due Thursday, July 30

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]