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Welcome to "Sustain the Plains," a new digital series from Panhandle PBS exploring the future of water and sustainability in the Texas Panhandle. Through engaging video segments and insightful blog posts, we'll bring you the latest news, expert advice and practical tips to help our communities conserve resources and protect the land we call home. Whether you're a local producer, a concerned resident or simply curious about how we can thrive in a changing climate, we can all take steps to help "Sustain the Plains," now and for generations to come. 

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TX WATER EMERGENCY? Amarillo Eyes 'Toilet-to-Tap' | Sustain the Plains [Episode 1]

Gov. Greg Abbott recently declared a water emergency in Texas. He wants the Texas Legislature to pass billions of dollars in funding to maintain and build new infrastructure to ensure the state has enough water for the next 50 years. That means some funding could become available if Amarillo decides to build a plant to treat wastewater so that it’s safe to drink. 

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TX WATER EMERGENCY? Amarillo Eyes 'Toilet-to-Tap' | Sustain the Plains [Episode 1]
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TX WATER EMERGENCY? Amarillo Eyes 'Toilet-to-Tap' | Sustain the Plains [Episode 1]
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE OGALLALA AQUIFER | Sustain the Plains [Episode 2]
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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE OGALLALA AQUIFER | Sustain the Plains [Episode 2]
FARMING FOR WATER: One West Texas Family's Story | Sustain the Plains [Episode 3]
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FARMING FOR WATER: One West Texas Family's Story | Sustain the Plains [Episode 3]
That's ANCIENT Water in Your Glass | Sustain the Plains [Episode 4]
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That's ANCIENT Water in Your Glass | Sustain the Plains [Episode 4]
TREATING WATER LIKE COAL – Mining the Ogallala Aquifer | Sustain the Plains [Episode 5]
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TREATING WATER LIKE COAL – Mining the Ogallala Aquifer | Sustain the Plains [Episode 5]
A MYTHICAL LAKE IN THE GREAT AMERICAN DESERT | Sustain the Plains [Episode 6]
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A MYTHICAL LAKE IN THE GREAT AMERICAN DESERT | Sustain the Plains [Episode 6]
High Plains Water: "GONE WITHIN A GENERATION" | Sustain the Plains [Episode 7]
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High Plains Water: "GONE WITHIN A GENERATION" | Sustain the Plains [Episode 7]
The Math of Unsustainable Aquifer Pumping | Sustain the Plains [Episode 8]
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The Math of Unsustainable Aquifer Pumping | Sustain the Plains [Episode 8]
RESTORING a Wetland Corridor at Wildcat Bluff | Sustain the Plains [Episode 9]
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RESTORING a Wetland Corridor at Wildcat Bluff | Sustain the Plains [Episode 9]
What's a Microclimate? HOLD MY BEER | Sustain the Plains [Episode 11]
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What's a Microclimate? HOLD MY BEER | Sustain the Plains [Episode 11]
A TALE OF TWO CREEKS – in Texas & Australia | Sustain the Plains [Episode 10]
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A TALE OF TWO CREEKS – in Texas & Australia | Sustain the Plains [Episode 10]
Where's the water in your SMARTPHONE? | Sustain the Plains [Episode 12]
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Where's the water in your SMARTPHONE? | Sustain the Plains [Episode 12]
LAND OF 20,000 LAKES: The Texas High Plains | Sustain the Plains [Episode 13]
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LAND OF 20,000 LAKES: The Texas High Plains | Sustain the Plains [Episode 13]
SHRIMP on the PRAIRIE? We’ll explain | Sustain the Plains [Episode 14]
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SHRIMP on the PRAIRIE? We’ll explain | Sustain the Plains [Episode 14]
WATER: When Less Means More | Sustain the Plains [Episode 15]
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WATER: When Less Means More | Sustain the Plains [Episode 15]
An Artist Returns to the Farm | Sustain the Plains [Episode 16]
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An Artist Returns to the Farm | Sustain the Plains [Episode 16]
Water BELOW Affects Water ABOVE | Sustain the Plains [Episode 17]
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Water BELOW Affects Water ABOVE | Sustain the Plains [Episode 17]
Who MINDS the Aquifers in TX? | Sustain the Plains [Episode 18]
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Who MINDS the Aquifers in TX? | Sustain the Plains [Episode 18]
A 50-50 Approach to Water | Sustain the Plains [Episode 19]
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A 50-50 Approach to Water | Sustain the Plains [Episode 19]
When WATER becomes TOO COSTLY to pump | Sustain the Plains [Episode 20]
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When WATER becomes TOO COSTLY to pump | Sustain the Plains [Episode 20]
Ag Has Major FIELD Goals | Sustain the Plains [Episode 21]
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Ag Has Major FIELD Goals | Sustain the Plains [Episode 21]
5 Things to Know About LAWNS | Sustain the Plains [Episode 22]
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5 Things to Know About LAWNS | Sustain the Plains [Episode 22]
Floating The Canadian River in Texas | Sustain the Plains [Episode 23]
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Floating The Canadian River in Texas | Sustain the Plains [Episode 23]
5 THINGS About Lake Meredith's WATER SUPPLY | Sustain the Plains [Episode 24]
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5 THINGS About Lake Meredith's WATER SUPPLY | Sustain the Plains [Episode 24]
$1B PLAN for West Texas Water Demand | Sustain the Plains [Episode 25]
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$1B PLAN for West Texas Water Demand | Sustain the Plains [Episode 25]

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