LCRA says Arbuckle used to meet environmental release; basin remains dry ahead of March decision LCRA staff reported releases of about 31,000 acre-feet to meet environmental flow obligations to Matagorda Bay, using roughly half from Arbuckle Reservoir and half from Lakes Buchanan and Travis; staff said March 1 will determine interruptible water availability for first crop 2026.

LCRA's recent water releases aimed at reviving Matagorda Bay could spell critical changes for Texas' environmental future as drought conditions loom.

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#TX #WaterManagement #TexasBay #DroughtConditions #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalFlows

McLennan County commissioners approve emergency burn ban for unincorporated areas The McLennan County Commissioners Court approved an emergency ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas after emergency management officials reported high Keetch-Byram Drought Index readings and dry conditions that increase wildfire risk.

McLennan County has declared an emergency burn ban as drought conditions soar, raising serious wildfire risks—are you prepared for the potential danger?

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#McLennanCounty #TX #WildfireRisk #OpenGov #EmergencyManagement #DroughtConditions

a dried up wetland with boardwalk.

more dried up wetland.

One of the nearby wetlands is all dried up this year with the weather. Quite striking. I haven't been walking for that many years, but I have never seen it dry.
#droughtconditions #drought #wetlanddry #wetland #wildlifeinaurora #turtleisland #spottedinthearb #auroraontario #auroraarboretum #auroraca

Flash Drought Expands as Fire Danger Escalates – Texas Weather Roundup for Thursday, October 9, 2025 lash drought conditions expand across Texas as fire danger intensifies and rain chances stay limited. Baldy-in-Chief David Reimer breaks down today’s forecast in the October 9 Texas Weather Roundup.

Flash drought is creeping in across much of Texas, while fire danger spikes and rain becomes a long shot for most. Want the full story and forecast breakdown? Check it out: texasstormchasers.com/forecast/tex...

#TexasWeather #TexasStormChasers #FireDanger #DroughtConditions

Local Farmers Discuss Crop Yields Amid Drought Conditions Farmers report mixed results in crop harvests due to severe drought and pest issues.

Farmers in Templeton are battling a drought and invasive pests, leading to devastating crop failures and urgent strategies for survival.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #CropYields #InvasiveSpecies #TempletonAgriculture #DroughtConditions

4/8 The proposals come as Alberta manages severe drought with water shortage advisories for 31 communities as of August 19.

Easier transfers could help oil and gas operations access alternatives to fresh water with less cumbersome permitting.
#DroughtConditions #OilAndGas

9/14 UBC researcher Jen Baron: "Even if a location was relatively low fire risk in the past, with the extended droughts we're seeing, that's no longer the case."

"Things across the board are still warmer and drier than they were in the past."
#DroughtConditions

"DRY ALERT"
#NadaFarhoud for @mirror.co.uk

#DroughtConditions may last until middle of #October as the scorching #Summer dries up reservoirs.
#HosepipeBans are in place across #UnitedKingdom.

FULL STORY: t.ly/IBY0a

#DailyMirror
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

Highland Lakes face drought despite recent rain replenishing inflows Recent rains improve drought conditions but fail to significantly raise Highland Lakes' water levels

Despite recent rains offering a glimmer of hope, the Highland Lakes in Texas remain in a precarious battle against drought—what's next for the region's water supply?

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#TX #WaterSupply #CitizenPortal #RainfallImpact #TexasWater #DroughtConditions

Valley County Council enacts open burning ban amid severe drought conditions Council members pass resolution to prohibit outdoor burning starting midnight tonight.

As fire incidents surge amidst severe drought conditions, Ravalli County is taking drastic measures to protect its residents by enacting an open burning ban starting tonight.

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#RavalliCounty #MT #CitizenPortal #FireSafety #DroughtConditions #CommunityAwareness

Florida is experiencing a critical weather situation with ongoing wildfires & intense drought. I’m sharing the latest details and the 3-day forecast. The 344 Fire remains a major concern. Check it out: #FloridaWeather #WeatherAlert #FireUpdate #DroughtConditions #FLnews

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Old-lady-in-a-rocker voice, engage: We need this.
#weatherphotography
#stormclouds #beatitsun
#rainalready #droughtconditions