Brazos Valley Ground Water

This Management Plan Objectives document outlines the current status and performance standards for various groundwater management and conservation goals. Key objectives include permitting and regulating non-exempt wells, assessing groundwater availability through monitoring, and implementing water use fees to promote conservation. The plan also focuses on reviewing district rules for waste reduction, educating the public on wise water use, managing drought conditions, developing water conservation plans, establishing water quality baselines, evaluating water level monitoring data against desired future conditions (DFCs) for different aquifers, and encouraging the use of surface water supplies.

The combined Public Permit Hearing and Regular Board Meeting included several key discussions. During the Public Permit Hearing, the Board unanimously approved an Operating Permit Amendment for Circle X Camp Cooley Ranch, Ltd., involving the relocation of a proposed new well (Well #2) drawing from the Simsboro Aquifer, without requesting additional water production. The Regular Board Meeting covered the review and ratification of payments for services rendered in April 2019, approval of the financial reports for April 2019, and two presentations. One presentation addressed salinity issues in the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer, and the other detailed artesian head changes across aquifers compared to corresponding Desired Future Conditions (DFCs). The Board also took action regarding legislation from the 86th Legislative Session, passing a motion for the general manager to engage fully to improve SB 1010 with authority to oppose. The General Manager provided updates on the Drought Monitor Report, permitted wells, GMA 12 Regional Water Planning, District Activities, and the Management Plan.

The meeting included a public comment period with no discussion on non-agenda or agenda items. Key discussions and possible actions involved the review, discussion, and ratification of invoices paid for services rendered during March 2021, and the approval of the Financial Report for March 2021. A presentation was given detailing the average artesian head change for each aquifer and its comparison to the Desired Future Condition. There was also a discussion regarding groundwater legislation filed for consideration during the 87th Legislative Session. The General Manager provided updates on the Drought Monitor Report, wells permitted, GMA-12 Update, District Business & Activities, and the Management Plan Update.

The Regular Board Meeting included several key actions and discussions. The Board reviewed and ratified invoices paid for services rendered during February, March, and April of 2020, with some contested votes regarding the February payments. The Board also approved the Financial Reports for April 2020. A presentation was given by the Ground Water Consultant detailing the average artesian head change for each aquifer and comparisons with the corresponding DFC. The General Manager provided updates on the Drought Monitor Report, well permits issued, GMA 12 DFC Update, District activities including COVID-19 response, and the Management Plan Update. The meeting concluded with a discussion of future agenda items.

This document outlines the objectives and status of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District's management plan. Its primary purpose is to ensure the sustainable management and conservation of groundwater resources. Key objectives include regulating well permitting and groundwater production, continuously assessing groundwater availability and quality, implementing conservation-oriented water use fees, and educating the public on wise water use. The plan also focuses on addressing potential land subsidence, encouraging surface water use, monitoring spring flows, developing drought contingency plans, and evaluating water levels against desired future conditions (DFCs) for each aquifer.