Issues

Water Resources

Position

We understand Texas' growing population and increased economic activity have increased the statewide demand for water. Water infrastructure funding may prove to be an essential element of this legislative session. During this debate, it is important not to lose sight of the role played by the Golden Triangle in the state, national, and global economies. Protecting and preserving this resource is in the best interest of the region-and the state-both economically and ecologically.

Therefore, it is the position of the Golden Triangle to:

- Oppose elimination of junior water rights protections from legislation on water resources.

- Support financing for water infrastructure projects that encourages development initiatives and sharing of water resources. State water planning must recognize the state and national impact of the oil and gas industry in Southeast Texas.

- Support a broad-based funding structure to effectively finance statewide water infrastructure projects that address current and projected needs.

News

  • Cape Wind called best way to meet state rules
    Sep 9, 2010 — Boston Herald
    ...rivals. But Madison Milhous, a director at National Grid, said the utility concluded that Cape Wind was the only project that could provide it with a large enough amount of electricity to comply with state renewable-energy quotas. Solar power, bio-mass and land-based wind farms simply couldn't provide the same amount of energy as Cape Wind, which plans to build 130 turbines on Nantucket Sound, Milhous said. National Grid hopes to buy about half of Cape Wind's power. "We...
  • College's island facility 'up and running' after devastation by Hurricane Bill
    Sep 9, 2010 — Bangor Daily News
    The nearby boathouse was ripped apart by the waves, leaving only one wall standing when the storm subsided. The Coast Guard already has solar panels on the island to power the foghorn and light. Island visitors can collect rain off the building's roof for some uses, Todd said, but all the drinking water on the island has to be brought from the mainland.
  • Planned Surry Co. coal plant put on ice
    Sep 9, 2010 — The Virginian-Pilot
    Another site also is being considered in Sussex County.
  • ZBB Energy batteries featured in solar project at Target store
    Sep 9, 2010 — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
    The California regulators stipulated that SunPower invest $937,000 in the project. SunPower's grant is funded by electricity customers in California.
  • Balancing act
    Sep 8, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    The commission also voted 4-1 to set a tentative tax rate of $5.68 per $1,000 of taxable assessed property value. Siple was the lone no vote on the tax rate. Both the budget and tax rate could change. A second, final public hearing and vote is scheduled for Sept. 21.
  • Cape Wind deal vetted
    Sep 8, 2010 — Cape Cod Times
    ...possibility that Cape Wind may reduce the project's size. "We absolutely will try to build the largest project possible," said Duffy, adding that Cape Wind would not benefit as much from economies of scale if it built a smaller wind farm. Cape Wind might do better by pursuing other projects, Benson said. "The fact that we pursue Cape Wind has no bearing on the fact that we pursue other projects," Duffy said. The men also sparred over whether Cape Wind officials...
  • Delta talks going on in private
    Sep 8, 2010 — Contra Costa Times
    They don't know._How will water be divided between farms and cities on one hand and a vital estuary on the other? They don't know._What is a realistic goal for the recovery of declining fish populations?
  • Delta talks going on in secret
    Sep 8, 2010 — Contra Costa Times
    They don't know. -- How will water be divided between farms and cities on one hand and a vital estuary on the other? They don't know. -- What is a realistic goal for the recovery of declining fish populations?
  • Developers say energy plant will bring jobs, won't impact environment
    Sep 8, 2010 — Erie Times-News
    The public can review the application at the DEP's Northwest Regional Office on Chestnut Street in Meadville.
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