TWDB Video Archive

Groundwater

Aquifers in Texas Water Development Board

What is an aquifer? Groundwater from aquifers sustains life of every kind in Texas. It is a key resource to every industry in Texas.

How Do Aquifers Work?

An aquifer is best defined as a layer of saturated rock and the water in its pores. Aquifers were formed very slowly over vast periods of time. Water in aquifers comes originally from the surface of the Earth.

Groundwater Budget and Availability Models

Texas decision makers work to ensure that groundwater is available for beneficial use today and for the next generation.

Using Groundwater Availability Models in Water Planning

Historically, groundwater in Texas has been governed by the rule of capture, which grants landowners the right to pump the water beneath their property.

Major Aquifers of Texas

Map of the major aquifers of Texas.

Part I: Aquifers Explained

The first of a three part series about aquifers: "Understanding Aquifers: Demonstration with a Physical Model."

Part II: Unconfined and Confined Aquifers

This second segment of "Understanding Aquifers: Demonstration with a Physical Model" covers unconfined and confined aquifers using a physical model.

Part III: Recharge and Surface Water Interaction

The last segment of "Understanding Aquifers: Demonstration with a Physical Model" covers recharge and surface water interactions using a physical model.

Agricultural Conservation

Overview of Texas Project for Ag Water Efficiency

Video of an overview of the Texas Project for Ag Water Efficiency.

Rio Grande Ag Water Efficiency

Texas Alliance for Water Efficiency build a facility as a training and demonstration center to help other irrigation districts and farmers realize the potential of conservation in the Rio Grande Valley.

Texas AWE � Automation

So today, we've perfected an automated gate system that was actually built and designed at the meter calibration facility which has made a tremendous difference in the efficiency of our system.

Texas AWE - Irrigation Methods

Typically farmers find ways to do the best with what they have available to them. And so if we want to see water conservation in agriculture, we're going to have to give the farmers better tools.

Texas AWE - The Future

Water is the number one issue for everybody. For people living in cities as well as people involved in agriculture.

Education

Major Rivers

Major Rivers and his horse Aquifer make learning all about water in Texas irresistibly fun!. Major Rivers is a water education curriculum designed to teach students about Texas' major water resources.

The State of Water in Texas

The State of Water in Texas

Drought in Texas in inevitable. So what can we do to ensure we have enough water for our future? Learn how we plan ahead.