Monthly Archives: March 2013

Texas Water Day at the State Capitol

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Ian Holt

  At the State Capitol on Thursday, The Texas Water Foundation held Texas Water Day. The Texas Water Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness of the state’s water resource issues and the importance of protection, conservation, … Continue reading →

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Unprecedented water shortage in Wichita Falls, Texas

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Carissa Ries

  The Texas Tribune published an article this week on extreme water shortages in Wichita Falls, Texas. Last month lake levels dropped significantly, prompting Stage 3 water restrictions, and the city is expected to implement Stage 4 restrictions by the … Continue reading →

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Phase I ESA changes expected with ASTM E1527-13

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Justin Ripple

  Many in the environmental industry are concerned about the upcoming proposed changes to ASTM E1527-05, the protocol established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to advise environmental professionals on best practices when conducting a Phase I … Continue reading →

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Interview with veteran Texas GLO consultant Lannie Stimson

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Jordan Schmidt

First of all, would you briefly describe the primary responsibilities of the Texas General Land Office (GLO)? The General Land Office was founded in 1836 and is the oldest state agency in Texas. The GLO is responsible for managing and … Continue reading →

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