Water Resources Science & Technology Guide

The various forms required to comply with certain regulations or to conduct business with the Authority are available here for download or may be obtained at our main office. You can also find other helpful information here such as periodic reports on aquifer conditions and other activities of the Authority.

The San Antonio River Authority records consist of reports, project materials, correspondence, maps, surveys, minutes and photographs. Also included are newspaper clippings, publications including SARA newsletters, magazines, and brochures. Historical research materials in the collection include photographs and documetation of the flood of 1921 as well as photographs of activity of the San Antonio River during the early part of the twentieth century.

San Antonio's cheapest source of water is conservation – water we don't use. That's why our proven conservation programs have become a cornerstone of the community's long-term water management strategy.

This site will allow the user search digitized records from the City of San Antonio.

This site allows users to search reports and data about water and water conditions with the state.

The Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) mission is To provide leadership, planning, financial assistance, information, and education for the conservation and responsible development of water for Texas.

The Texas Water Resources Institute thrives on collaborations with joint projects with more than 15 universities, more than 40 federal, state and local governmental organizations; and numerous others, including engineering firms, commodity groups and environmental organizations.

Texas WaterMatters is an advocacy group dedicated to brigning the public's awarenesss to the problems facing the state's water supply.

Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects information needed to understand the Nation's water resources, and provides access to water data, publications, and maps, as well as to recent water projects and events.

Water Quality Information Center (WQIC) provides electronic access to information on water quality and agriculture. The center collects, organizes, and communicates the scientific findings, educational methodologies, and public policy issues related to water quality and agriculture.

This site contains great information on topics related to drinking and ground water. Topics include consumer info., drinking water standards, water contaminants, emergency preparedness as well as links to education and training materials.

Provides links to additional pages with information on various types of waters. Examples include lakes, oceans, waste water and watersheds.

This site includes general information about estuarine sciences, water properties, global changes and biological communities in regards to water.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an agency of the United States government. It works to protect human health and the environment.

American Rivers is the leading organization working to protect and restore the nation’s rivers and streams. Rivers connect us to each other, nature, and future generations. Since 1973, American Rivers has fought to preserve these connections, helping protect and restore more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and the annual release of America’s Most Endangered Rivers.

The mission of the Water Resources Collections and Archives (WRCA) is to collect, organize and make accessible information about water in all its manifestations.

The Western Waters Digital Library (WWDL) provides free public access to digital collections of significant primary and secondary resources on water in the western United States. These collections have been made available by research libraries belonging to the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA) and other academic library partners. The WWDL is a valuable resource for researchers, policy makers, scholars, Native American tribes, professionals working in various fields, and others interested in contemporary and historic water issues.