The new book A Thirsty Land delves into the water challenges faced by Texas and the nation. Author Seamus McGraw talks to farmers, ranchers, businesspeople, and citizen activists, as well as to politicians and government employees, for stories provide chilling evidence that Texas—and the nation—is not ready for the next devastating drought, the next catastrophic flood.

Texas Observer editor Forrest Forrest Wilder, rural reporter Christopher Collins, environmental reporter Naveena Sadasivam and McGraw will discuss Texas’ convoluted and outdated water policy

More information online and at the Facebook event page.

Location: Hotel Ella, 1900 Rio Grande St., Austin, 78705