Texas Water Development Board

The Flood Infrastructure Fund was created to fund drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects across planning, design, and construction phases for communities across Texas. Learn more at the Texas Water Newsroom: https://bit.ly/FIF_Explainer.

TWDB’s Water Weekly: After no change in total drought area last week, the latest map for conditions as of May 26 shows a return to the pattern of weekly drought contraction. Since last week, widespread areas of East and South Texas experienced one category of improvement. In the Panhandle, there was a mix of improvement and degradation. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly

Meet DianaJoyce Ojeda, a Geographic Information Specialist on the Flood Mapping team in the Flood Science and Community Assistance Division.

She plays a key role in supporting Senate Bill 3 initiatives by integrating community feedback into Provisional Flash Flood Risk Areas. She also develops and maintains ArcGIS web applications that help the FSCA division manage Base Level Engineering, NFIP activities, and other important projects.

Her journey with the Texas Water Development Board began in 2021 as an intern at the Texas Geographic Information Office (formerly TNRIS) while completing her bachelor’s degree at The University of Texas at Austin. She supported the preparation of historical aerial imagery for digitization and gained valuable experience working with geospatial datasets. She later joined the FSCA Flood Mapping team, where she continues to grow her expertise in GIS and floodplain management.

With a background in Sustainability Studies, DianaJoyce understands the importance of responsible resource management. She recognizes water as both a finite and essential resource, as well as a powerful natural force that must be carefully managed to maintain balance.

The Texas Water Development Board is accepting applications for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants, which offer 100% funding for eligible water supply and infrastructure projects.

💻 Next informational webinar: Thursday, June 4
TWDB staff will walk through WSIG implementation, including:
• Applicant eligibility
• Project requirements and prioritization
• Funding timelines

🗨️ The public comment period is also open, providing an opportunity to share feedback on the program.

🔗 Register for the June 4 webinar, submit comments, review eligibility and requirements, and learn how to apply at 👉 https://bit.ly/WSIG

🗓️ Applications are due Thursday, July 30

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

It’s Learn About Composting Day! Did you know that compost can help conserve water? It also

🌱 replenishes soil with nutrients,
🌧️ improves water retention, and
💧 reduces evaporation.

Learn more with our conservation brochures at bit.ly/TWDB_brochures.

Over the past 24 hours, Texas has seen some much-needed rain, especially in South Texas, where some areas received 6–8 inches (shown in pink). Check out the latest updates: https://www.texmesonet.org/

Ready to make waves in your career? The Texas Water Development Board, the state's leading water planning agency, is looking for new talent. Current featured positions include an engineer/engineering reviewer, systems analyst, and many more. Your opportunity is a click away 👉 https://bit.ly/TWDB_Careers.

The Texas Water Development Board invites you to an upcoming financial assistance workshop hosted by the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission in Amarillo, on Tuesday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. Program coordinators will be available to discuss specific projects and answer questions about financial assistance programs for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood infrastructure projects. Register at https://bit.ly/RFAW_Form.

TWDB’s Water Weekly: The latest map for conditions as of May 19 shows no change in total drought area from the previous week, breaking a stretch of six consecutive weeks of drought contraction. With additional recent rainfall, we should see a return to drought contraction on next week’s map. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly