It looks like the drought that plagued Texas earlier this year is finally starting to clear up, as torrential rainfall has filled up one of the state's most essential lakes well above 2020 levels.
Although the heavy rainfall overall during the July 4 weekend caused several floods in the area, leading to surging water levels in several rivers that soon funneled into reservoirs, such as Lake Travis near Austin, one of the largest reservoirs in the state.
"We have seen similar relatively large increases in the history of Lake Travis, which is in Flash Flood Alley," a spokesperson for the Lower Colorado River Authority said in a statement for Newsweek.
While it is unfortunate that the heavy rainfall still leads to deadly flooding in the area, the importance of keeping reservoirs like Lake Travis at full capacity cannot be overstated, either.
It is essential to work both fronts in order to work toward a cleaner, safer future for all: ensuring that we find ways to combat deadly storms that can bring dangerous floods that threaten the lives of people and wildlife, and advocating against activities that accelerate droughts in our critical lakes and reservoirs that support local ecosystems, such as those contributing to rising global temperatures.
If they dry out, it can lead to dire consequences for both the animals that live in and around the lake and for people who use water for their yards or home life.
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Several municipalities offer cash incentives for practicing water conservation at home, such as by replacing their water-guzzling lawns or utilizing landscaping techniques like xeriscaping to reduce overall water consumption while maintaining a visually appealing landscape.
Taking action at the local level is the first and most vital step in combating wasteful and dangerous practices that consume water and exacerbate droughts.
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