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Water Use and Availability

Evapotranspiration

We monitor evapotranspiration (ET) rates to evaluate changes in land cover and soil moisture content

ET Studies

Water Budget

We provide data and information about water-budget components to support management of water resources in Oklahoma and Texas

Water Budget Studies

Water Use

The USGS publishes national Water Use data every five years

National Water Use

The USGS Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center is involved in a wide variety of programs for collecting hydrologic data and scientific information to help water managers effectively address water-resources issues across the state. 

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Honey Creek in the Honey Creek State Natural Area, Comal County, Texas.

Effects of Brush Management on Water Budget and Water Quantity, Honey Creek State Natural Area

Woody vegetation, including ashe juniper ( Juniperus ashei), has encroached on areas in central Texas that were historically oak grassland savannah. Encroachment of woody vegetation is generally attributed to overgrazing and fire suppression. Removing ashe juniper and allowing native grasses to reestablish in the area as a brush management conservation practice might change the hydrology in the...
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Effects of Brush Management on Water Budget and Water Quantity, Honey Creek State Natural Area

Effects of Brush Management on Water Budget and Water Quantity, Honey Creek State Natural Area

Woody vegetation, including ashe juniper ( Juniperus ashei), has encroached on areas in central Texas that were historically oak grassland savannah. Encroachment of woody vegetation is generally attributed to overgrazing and fire suppression. Removing ashe juniper and allowing native grasses to reestablish in the area as a brush management conservation practice might change the hydrology in the...
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