Oct 15, 2018: The lawsuit between the city of Conroe and the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District over groundwater regulations is ongoing despite a Sept. 18

Source: Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District appeals decision of judge who ruled in favor of Conroe in water lawsuit | Community Impact Newspaper

The Bastrop Advertiser deserves praise for reporting on LCRA’s permit application for 8.15 billion gallons of groundwater per year from the Simsboro Aquifer. Regardless of the outcome of LCRA’s application, the issues go far beyond what will be addressed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and all Texans have a stake in the outcome.These issues need to be addressed, and failure to do so allows readers to assume that the protestants are standing in the way of progress

Source: Commentary: LCRA doesn’t need to be in groundwater business

Judge rules LSGCD acted outside its authority to reduce water usage

Source: Judge rules LSGCD acted outside its authority to reduce water usage in Conroe – The Courier

BASTROP – An estimated audience of 200 Bastrop and Lee County residents gathered last week to protest plans by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to join the growing ranks of water marketers who are threatening the viability of the region’s water resources.

Source: Hundreds protest LCRA plan to pump and sell groundwater – Elgin Courier: News

Last winter, snows didn’t come to the mountains, and the headwaters of the Rio Grande suffered from drought. In April, the river—New Mexico’s largest—was already drying south of Socorro. And over t…

Source: As NM’s water situation worsens, SCOTUS battle over the Rio Grande intensifies | The NM Political Report

After four years of studies, scientists have found no link between methane present in water wells outside of Fort Worth and nearby gas production activities in the Barnett Shale.

Source: No Link Between Barnett Shale Natural Gas Production and Methane in Groundwater, Studies Conclude | UT News | The University of Texas at Austin

Johnson and surrounding counties are growing as is demand for water, Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Attorney Brian Sledge said during Monday’s meeting of the Johnson County Commissioners Court.

Source: PGCD moving toward permit system | Local News | cleburnetimesreview.com

Leon Braden, who has served as the district secretary, will be taking over as general manager.

Source: Allan Lange retires after nearly 30 years with Lipan-Kickapoo WCD

As the fight over groundwater rages on, some Hays County officials are questioning the relevance of the century-old law outlining water rights, which they… #harrygrantpotter #lindarogers #lonshell

Source: County officials question century-old water rights law

Source: Bastrop grassroots opposition mounts against LCRA groundwater request