HPWD has been recognized as a leader in groundwater conservation and agricultural water management. According to its 50th Anniversary publication, the District pioneered and promoted numerous water conservation advances, including:
• Groundwater monitoring programs
• Water well spacing regulations
• Protection against groundwater contamination
• M obile irrigation testing laboratories
• Soil moisture monitoring
• Hydrologic atlases
• LEPA irrigation systems
• Center pivot irrigation improvements
• Subsurface drip irrigation demonstrations
• PET (Potential Evapotranspiration) irrigation scheduling
• Managed aquifer recharge trials Many of these innovations helped producers improve irrigation efficiency while extending the life of the Ogallala Aquifer.
One of the District's earliest accomplishments came in 1957 when the Board of Directors adopted a rule prohibiting open, unlined oilfield brine pits to help protect groundwater quality from contamination.
County Advisory Committee Members
HPWD acknowledges the many contributions our County Advisory Committee Members have made toward groundwater conservation. Their local knowledge and commitment help ensure that District programs and policies reflect the needs and concerns of the people and communities served by HPWD.
Responsibilities
• Advise the HPWD Board of Directors on District rules and policy matters.
• Make recommendations regarding District programs and activities.
• Serve as a liaison between local residents and the HPWD Board of Directors.
• Provide valuable local insight on groundwater conservation and management issues.
• See where your board members serve and learn who your county advisory committee members are with this interactive map.
Looking Ahead
As HPWD celebrates 75 years of service, the District remains committed to the mission established by its founders in 1951 : conserving, preserving, and protecting the groundwater resources of the Southern High Plains.
The challenges facing future generations may be different from those faced by the District's founders, but the ______________________________________________________ commitment remains the same. Through responsible management, scientific research, public education, technological innovation, and partnerships with landowners and communities, HPWD continues to work toward ensuring that groundwater resources remain available for generations to come.