Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District

Proposed Modified Rules for December 2024 Hearing 

The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District (District), in compliance with Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code and its Rules, will receive public comment on proposed amendments to the District Rules that primarily make amendments to clarify sections affecting: groundwater production limits, including, but not limited to, Rule 7.9, as well as ratification of all rules previously adopted in 2024 including, but not limited to, Rules 1.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.8, 9.4, and 13.1, at a public hearing to be held at the District office, 110 Wyoming Blvd, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 at 9:00 a.m., on December 6, 2024.

 

The District Board, at the conclusion of the public hearing, will discuss comments received and

consider possible adoption of the rule amendments. Written and oral public comments on the proposed rules must be submitted to the District on or prior to the hearing date. A complete copy of the current Rules of the District and proposed rule amendments are available at www.evergreenuwcd.org and by hardcopy at the District office, 110 Wyoming Blvd, Pleasanton, Texas 78064; (830) 569-4186.

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"...for the purpose of conserving, preserving, protecting, and recharging the underground water in the district."

Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, and Wilson counties rely on the local groundwater supplies to meet their drinking water, industrial, agricultural, domestic, and livestock needs. The District believes this valuable resource can be managed in a reasonable manner through conservation, education, and regulation. The District directs its efforts for the conservation, preservation, protection, recharging, and prevention of waste of groundwater in groundwater reservoirs or their subdivisions. 

The District’s rules and management plan are based on the best available science, within the laws and rules in effect. The overall management goal will be a sustainable supply of water from local groundwater resources, while recognizing the need to balance protection of rights of private landowners with the responsibility of managing the area’s groundwater resources for future generations.

The District is pro-active, investing in the science necessary for science based policy-making.

The District implements rules through a permit program that manages well and groundwater use within the jurisdicttion.

The District educates and supports the public to ensure a sustainable and safe supply of groundwater.

Other Associated Organizations

Groundwater Mandagment Area 13

The Evergreen participates in the Groundwater Management Area 13 for regional science and planning to conserve and protect groundwater.

Groundwater Mandagment Area 15

The Evergreen participates in the Groundwater Management Area 15 for regional science and planning to conserve and protect groundwater.

South Texas Weather Modfication Association

The Evergreen's District Management Plan identifies precipitation enhancement to assist in water conservation.