*****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT******
The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District has recently been awarded access to an Agricultural Water Conservation Grant from the Texas Water Development Board. The intent of the grant is to assist existing irrigation well permit holders in the District in the purchase of in-line volumetric flow meters for existing irrigation wells and systems. Currently this would apply to all irrigation production permits granted prior to August 27, 2021. The installation of these meters will enhance the producer’s ability to mindfully manage the amount of water being applied to various crops in varying weather and soil conditions, resulting in greater water conservation and increased profitability. The use of these flow meters will also result in better accuracy of the reporting of irrigation water useage in the District, which is a requirement of all production permits issued. The accurate reporting of groundwater useage is crucial, especially at the regional water planning level to ensure that adequate water is allocated for agricultural use, given the tremendous projected population increase and water demands in the state as well as the ever present threat of drought. The current terms of the grant allow for the District to pay for 50% of the meter purchase price. Our staff will be available to purchase the meter an to assist the landowner in the proper meter selection as well as proper placement in the piping system. Please contact the Evergreen District at 830-569-4186 or e-mail info@evergreenuwcd.org for additional information and details.
The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District has recently been awarded access to an Agricultural Water Conservation Grant from the Texas Water Development Board. The intent of the grant is to assist existing irrigation well permit holders in the District in the purchase of in-line volumetric flow meters for existing irrigation wells and systems. Currently this would apply to all irrigation production permits granted prior to August 27, 2021. The installation of these meters will enhance the producer’s ability to mindfully manage the amount of water being applied to various crops in varying weather and soil conditions, resulting in greater water conservation and increased profitability. The use of these flow meters will also result in better accuracy of the reporting of irrigation water useage in the District, which is a requirement of all production permits issued. The accurate reporting of groundwater useage is crucial, especially at the regional water planning level to ensure that adequate water is allocated for agricultural use, given the tremendous projected population increase and water demands in the state as well as the ever present threat of drought. The current terms of the grant allow for the District to pay for 50% of the meter purchase price. Our staff will be available to purchase the meter an to assist the landowner in the proper meter selection as well as proper placement in the piping system. Please contact the Evergreen District at 830-569-4186 or e-mail info@evergreenuwcd.org for additional information and details.
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TWDB Drought Page link:
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