In accordance with Texas Water Code, the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) Board of Directors is seeking public comment on proposed Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for Groundwater Management Area (GMA) 1 & 2.
A minimum 90-day public comment period began after the March 18 GMA 1 meeting and the March 25 GMA 2 meeting. Each groundwater conservation district within GMA 1 & GMA 2 is required to hold at least one hearing to receive public comments on the respective proposed DFCs. The DFC process is outlined in Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code.
The Board of Directors have scheduled two public hearings within the HPWD service area.
• June 8: 1:30 p.m., HPWD Office, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock
• July 13: 1:30 p.m., Kuhlman Extension Center, 200 N. Brown Rd., Canyon, TX.