DEATH — Dallas M. Brewer of Denver City passed away May 27, 2021. He was 87. Brewer was elected Yoakum County Judge in 1986 and served in this…

Want to know how much groundwater is available under a tract of land? Need to learn about aquifers for a school science project? Interested in knowing…

NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — Dr. Tiffany Lipsett has assumed her duties as the first-ever Executive Director of the Native…

As drought conditions persist, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) encourages area residents to incorporate water-efficient…

Farmland is being repurposed for city housing developments in some portions of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) service…

AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION GRANTS APPROVED — On May 6, the Texas Water Development Board approved $1,118,954 in grants through its Agricultural…

In accordance with Texas Water Code, the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors are seeking public comment on…

HPWD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MET APRIL 13 IN LUBBOCK — The HPWD Board of Directors met April 13 in Lubbock to conduct the following business:

Last month, Groundwater Management Area (GMA) 1 & 2 representatives adopted proposed Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for the Ogallala and Dockum…

MULCH CAN HELP CONTROL WATER-ROBBING WEEDS — Managing garden weeds is a challenge all gardeners face, but a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service…

APRIL 1 CAPROCK CROP PRODUCTION CONFERENCE — The Caprock Crop Production Conference for Crosby and Floyd counties is set for April 1 at the Floyd…

A group of water researchers (“Amarillo Water Management Team”) was recently honored with the Agricultural Blue Legacy Award for their innovative work…

"When should I water my yard?" "How much water should I apply?" These are common questions asked by many businesses and homeowners as they begin…

During their March 9 meeting in Muleshoe, the HPWD Board of Directors:

TDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 YOUNG FARMER GRANTS — The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications for the 2021 Young…

High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) is now accepting proposals (RFPs) for water conservation research, demonstration, and…

“What is groundwater’s value?” “If we conserve it, what is gained?” “How can cross-state cooperation help sustain rural communities in the eight-state…

EPA RELEASES UPDATE TO WATER SENSE LABELED HOMES PROGRAM — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final WaterSense® Labeled Homes…

The HPWD Board of Directors met February 9 in Muleshoe to conduct the following business:

HONORED— Several faculty and staff of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service were honored with the agency’s Superior Service Award during a Jan. 22…

From the Texas Water Development Board

The 87th regular session of the Texas Legislature convened at noon on Jan. 12.