The State of Water

Drought Survival Kit

The Texas drought is taking its toll on everything from wildlife to water bills and that has many of us seeking new ways of coping with nature.

We’ve developed this Drought Survival Kit as your online resource for how to help wildlife, save your yard and cut your water bill.

Help Wildlife

Find out how Texas critters handle drought and whether or not to intervene with Mother Nature.

Save Your Yard

Trying to keep up your yard during a drought can be frustrating. We can help.

Cut Your Water Bill

A few simple ways to save water and money.

Some other resources you might find handy

Texas Parks and Wildlife Video
The State of the Gulf: America's Sea

Texas Parks and Wildlife's one-hour documentary explores the rich diversity of the Gulf's unique ecology, diverse flora and fauna and important habitats.

Watch the documentary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine
TPW Magazine: Every Drop Counts - The State of Water a Decade Later
Texas Water Issues

Purchase Texas the State of Water DVD Series

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This year's effort was made possible by our subscribers and the generous support of the following organizations.

Sponsors include Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, San Antonio Bay Foundation, Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Apache Corporation, San Antonio River Authority, Ducks Unlimited, Wells Fargo, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Wildlife Association Foundation, Lower Colorado River Authority, Coastal Conservation Association
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