Valley farmers demand accountability as Mexico agrees to release a portion of water it owes the U.S.
The planned release covers roughly one-quarter of Mexico’s treaty debt, leaving Valley growers pressing for full compliance.... Read more »
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Why McAllen is turning to a $180M desalination plant to protect its water supply
The project would treat brackish groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer, adding up to 10 million gallons a day of... Read more »
How irrigation districts in the Rio Grande Valley could invest in water conservation during drought
There’s new funding sources to help irrigation districts face a prolonged drought, encouraging water conservation in the Rio Grande Valley.... Read more »
Water dominates Valley infrastructure forum as leaders press for long-term solutions
Officials warned that drought, scarce reservoirs, and costly fixes demand collaboration, conservation, and realistic timelines for securing the Valley’s water.... Read more »
The Valley relies heavily on the Rio Grande for its water — and that could spell challenges as South Texas grows
Most of South Texas’ water goes to agriculture, leaving cities, industries, and a growing population dependent on the Rio Grande... Read more »
Binational bank launches $400M fund for border water projects as Rio Grande Valley faces worsening drought
NADBank has approved a total of $400 million for new border water initiatives, including $100 million in grant-style financing and... Read more »
Mexico unlikely to meet October water debt deadline, leaving Valley farmers dry
As drought grips both sides of the Rio Grande, growers cut back planting, trade groups warn of higher food costs,... Read more »
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