Sunday, July 8, 2012

Texas Seeks New Water Supplies Amid Drought (from NPR)

Texas Seeks New Water Supplies Amid Drought
Receding water at Lake Travis near Austin, Texas, has the state concerned about its water supply. In 2011, Lake Travis had the lowest inflow since it was created about 70 years ago.
Lake Travis.  Source: www.npr.org/2012/07/08/156366821/texas-seeks-new-water-supplies-amid-drought
This article briefly covers the perspectives of a few different individuals dealing with the ongoing Texas drought.   Folks who have long lived in Texas--how have you/your family/your community been affected by the drought?  For those from out-of-state--has your home area experienced any dramatic water circumstances in recent years (drought, dramatic flooding)?  If so, any comparisons to the Texas drought?

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