Texas Water Development Board Drought Resource Contacts and Summary
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is the state agency charged with statewide water resources planning and administration of low-cost financial assistance programs for the planning, design, and construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.
TWDB has a variety of programs, services, and capabilities for assisting communities in developing and implementing local responses to drought-induced water supply problems. This includes: drought related information on drought indices, water supply reservoir contents, groundwater levels, etc.; technical assistance with local drought management planning and water conservation practices; provision of information and technical assistance for the identification of alternative water sources; and providing low-cost financial assistance for the development of alternative water sources.
Agency Contacts for Assistance
| Type of Assistance | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Contact | Merry Klonower | 512-463-8165 | Merry.Klonower@twdb.texas.gov |
| Municipal & Industrial Drought Management and Conservation | John Sutton | 512-463-7988 | John.Sutton@twdb.texas.gov |
| Agricultural Drought Management and Conservation | Mark Michon | 512-463-7984 | Mark.Michon@twdb.texas.gov |
| Drought Indices and Water Resources Data | Yujuin Yang | 512-936-2385 | Yujuin.Yang@twdb.texas.gov |
| Water Conservation Publications-English & Spanish | Patsy Waters | 512-463-7955 | Patsy.Waters@twdb.texas.gov |
| Planning Data request for the state of Texas | Wendy Barron | 512-936-0886 | wendy.barron@twdb.texas.gov |
| Financial Assistance for Water Supply Improvements | Jeff Walker | 512-463-7779 | jeff.walker@twdb.texas.gov |