Texas Water Development Board

Meet London Darce, a Recorder Program Specialist within the TWDB’s Groundwater Monitoring Department. London helps maintain our statewide network of automated groundwater level recorders. The work is hands on and wide ranging, from maintaining and installing monitoring wells across Texas to testing equipment, reviewing real time data, and working directly with landowners and Groundwater Conservation Districts. A big part of the role is making sure the data Texans rely on is accurate and reliable, and helping others understand what that data means. London also supports the Springs Monitoring Program, helping identify and equip wells that provide valuable insight into how groundwater levels are connected to spring flow, especially in karst aquifer systems. After earning a geology degree from The University of Texas at Austin, London discovered TWDB and quickly found a passion for working at the intersection of science, data, public service, and policy. “Water is life. Everyone needs water to live, but very few people stop to consider where it comes from when we turn on the tap. I have a strong desire to serve the public and work to make our world a better, safer, cleaner, more sustainable place to live.” One of the most rewarding parts of the job? Talking with landowners and members of the public and helping them understand what’s happening beneath their feet, and how they can help protect groundwater for future generations. #FacesofTWDB #TxWater #TxGroundwater

At today’s TWDB Board meeting, Chairwoman L'Oreal Stepney, P.E., Director Brady Franks, and Director Ashley Morgan were presented with a plaque from the City of Brady in appreciation for the Board’s leadership and service. Thank you to the City of Brady for visiting Austin today to share this acknowledgement—we appreciate the strong partnership and continued collaboration!

Reminder: The Texas Water Development Board will hold a Board meeting on Tuesday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m., to consider approving financial assistance for water, wastewater, and flood projects. The agenda and meeting information are available at https://lnkd.in/gFu2YbeX.

Registration is now open for the third Texas Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) workshop hosted by the Texas Water Development Board, The University of Texas at Arlington, and the NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS). The workshop takes place April 9-10, at the University of Texas at Arlington. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4rS0KHs or register at https://bit.ly/40NgDE3 The workshop brings together reservoir operators, forecasters, scientists, and water managers to share expertise and formulate plans to integrate advanced weather, climate, and hydrologic forecast into Texas reservoir operations. #TxWater #TxDrought #UTArlington #FIRO

Join us at the City of Austin Career Expo on Wednesday, April 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center to learn how your expertise aligns with our agency values. Explore the benefits of working at the TWDB and current open positions at https://lnkd.in/eMbczJbc. See you there! #TxWater #WorkinWater #AustinCityJobs #CareerExpo #AustinJobs #JobFair

Step into a world of possibilities! Join our team at the Texas Water Development Board in our mission to secure Texas' water future. Featured positions include a municipal water conservation specialist, agricultural water conservation specialist, groundwater scientist, and more! Visit our Career Opportunities webpage to view all open positions. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMbczJbc #TxWater #TxJobs #TxCareers #WorkinWater #WorkingWednesday #JoinOurTeam #TWDBCareers

The Texas Water Development Board will hold a Board meeting on Tuesday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m., to consider approving financial assistance for water, wastewater, and flood projects. The agenda and meeting information are available at https://lnkd.in/gFu2YbeX.

The Texas Geographic Information Office administers contracts that make it easier for state, regional, and local governments to access geospatial data, services, and equipment. Learn more at the Texas Water Newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gPQVWe2J. #TxGIO #StratMap #TexasWaterNewsroom

February ended warmer and drier than normal, with drought expanding to 80 percent of the state. In the latest Water + Weather report, Dr. Mark Wentzel looks back on last month’s conditions and surface water supplies. Watch the video on the Texas Water Newsroom at https://bit.ly/WW_Feb26. #TxWater #TxWx #WaterandWeather #TxDrought

Reminder: The Texas Water Development Board is considering an ad hoc technical committee to improve greater collaboration among regional and major water providers and explore opportunities to build excess water supply capacity that benefits the entire state. This effort supports Senate Bill 7 (89(R)), which calls for stronger statewide planning and additional capacity in Texas’ water infrastructure. The concept includes creating a new “Region T” coordination layer to help advance large, long term water supply projects that serve multiple regions. TWDB would convene this committee during each five year regional water planning cycle and is seeking input on this approach. Please complete the online survey by Wednesday, March 25: https://bit.ly/4sIGOYo.