The HGSD Board of Directors held a public hearing on October 4, 2023, to receive testimony related to the Rules Committee’s recommendation to add ultrasonic flow meters to the list of approved meter types to District Rule 8.1(a).
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GULF COAST WATER CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM |
We are excited to share that we will host the Gulf Coast Water Conservation Symposium on February 22, 2024, at the Embassy Suites-Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas.
This symposium brings together local water utility and resource managers, engineers, architects, educators, communicators, and community members to learn about water resource management and water conservation. Learn more here!
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SUBSIDENCE ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN AWWA’S JOURNAL |
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EPA WATERSENSE PARTNER OF THE YEAR |
On October 5, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) with a WaterSense Partner of the Year Award during the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas for its water conservation programs and extensive efforts to make water conservation and efficiency easily obtainable for the greater Houston area.
This is the third year in a row that HGSD has been recognized for its water conservation and efficiency efforts by the EPA. Learn more here!
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WATER CONSERVATION STRATEGIC PLAN |
This strategic plan is designed to serve as a roadmap for the Water Conservation Program by outlining key initiatives with targeted timelines that empower communities to make changes toward a future where water is valued, and water conservation is a lifestyle. View the plan here.
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This plan’s science and research objectives are intended to clarify the scientific, regulatory, and public policy questions that will face the District while providing a firm foundation for future regulatory planning efforts. Learn more here!
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WATER CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM |
The District has modified the Water Conservation Grant Program into three application categories and established an open application cycle, thereby removing a deadline for submission. The categories include water conservation measures, water efficiency, and water conservation research. Learn more here!
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Join us in honoring Robert Thompson for his 43 years of excellent service to our team and community. His hard work, dedication, and achievements during his time at the District are unmatched, and we wish you all the best for a wonderful retirement in December.
Thank you for your service, Robert!
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- November 8, 2023 - Board Meeting
- November 10, 2023 - Office closed for Veteran's Day
- November 23-24, 2023 - Office closed for Thanksgiving
- December 13, 2023 - Board Meeting
- December 25-26, 2023 - Office closed for Christmas
- January 1, 2024 - Office closed for New Year's Day
- January 10, 2024 - Board Meeting
- January 15, 2024 - Office closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Subsidence is the sinking of the ground caused by excessive groundwater withdrawal. It has been a long-standing problem in Texas’ Gulf Coast Region that has contributed to flooding, infrastructure damage, and faulting. In 1975, the Texas Legislature created the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD), the first political subdivision of its kind in the United States. HGSD was authorized as a groundwater regulatory agency to cease ongoing and prevent future subsidence in Harris and Galveston counties.
The District continues its mission to prevent subsidence in our area by enforcing reasonable groundwater regulation, providing water conservation programs, and conducting science-based water planning so that future water demands can be fulfilled while minimizing the risk of subsidence.
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