Drought Information from Other Agencies

Information that is helpful with planning for drought and is available from agencies other than the TCEQ. Links to their Web sites.

The following drought-related links take you off the TCEQ Web site.

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)—Every two weeks this site updates their Texas Drought Conditions Summary. They also provide links to the National Climatic Data Center, and other drought related information sources.
Texas Water Information Network (TxWIN) is a collaborative effort of federal, state, and local entities to bring water monitoring data and information to the Web. Included is drought monitoring information such as Palmer Drought Severity Index by climatic region, and crop moisture.
Drought Preparedness Council (DPC), of which TCEQ is a member, prepares a monthly Drought Situation Report for the Governor. View the report at their site.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) in Texas—This site includes water quality and quantity information.
National Drought Mitigation Center Homepage—Helpful plans for what to do when the threat of drought becomes reality.
Texas Water Resources Institute—Information from Texas A&M University regarding drought impacts on agriculture and rural communities, as well as some urban issues.
US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Office of Water—Information detailing how improving and protecting water quality can increase the available water quantity.
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)—The Weather Modification program assists with the implementation of rain enhancement programs designed to increase rainfall over targeted watersheds.