LUBBOCK TX (March 18, 2019) – High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) is now accepting proposals for water conservation research, demonstration, and education project funding.
“HPWD funds a number of research and demonstration projects each year. We invite those with innovative ideas to submit requests for proposals that focus on water conservation demonstration, education, or research,” said General Manager Jason Coleman.
Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019. Email delivery is preferred and should be sent to jason.coleman@hpwd.org
Since 2014, HPWD has provided supplemental funding for several research and/or demonstration projects. These include completion of test wells into the Dockum and Edwards-Trinity (High Plains) aquifers; installation of a water conservation education garden at Bushland Elementary; rainwater harvesting research; investigation of residential Turfgrass irrigation habits; brackish groundwater treatment technology using plant polymers; and other water saving measures.
The research and demonstration funding committee was appointed by Board President Lynn Tate of Amarillo at the March 12 HPWD Board of Directors meeting.
Committee members include:

• Mike Beauchamp, Chairman (HPWD Precinct Three Director).
• Ronnie Hopper (HPWD Precinct Five Director).
• Dan Seale (HPWD Precinct One Director)
• Jason Coleman (HPWD General Manager).
• Brett Bamert (HPWD Bailey County Advisory Committee member).
• Dillon Pool (HPWD Randall County Advisory Committee member).
• Darrell Newsom, City Manager, Wolfforth, TX (At-Large Member).
• Aubrey Spear, P.E, Director of Utilities, City of Lubbock (At-Large Member).

In accordance with current policy, the committee will evaluate each project for possible funding. A final recommendation will be presented to the HPWD Board of Directors at their June meeting.
Proposal requirements and links to past projects are available at www.hpwd.org/research.