Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District

The meeting included a declaration of quorum and call to order, followed by a public hearing on water well drilling and production permit applications. The Board unanimously approved several new drilling/production permits for Bar C Real Estate, LLC, SP Silica of Atascosa, LLC, and G2 Ranch LLC. Amendments were approved to change the permitted use for a G2 Ranch LLC well to include Industrial use, and to increase production allocation for four Bar C Real Estate, LLC wells. An amendment was also approved to change the location of a Black Creek Farms, LLC well. Reports were presented on permits approved by staff without board approval, including routine activity, re-permitting, amendments, and renewals. Subsequent regular meeting items included the swearing-in of a Director, review of financial statements for November 2025, a briefing on soliciting qualifications for a Groundwater Modeling Project, updates from the South Texas Weather Modification Association, a briefing on drought and groundwater levels, and setting dates for future meetings.

The meeting agenda includes a declaration of quorum, the pledge of allegiance, and public comments. A recess is scheduled for a public hearing concerning water well drilling and production permit applications, covering new permits, amendments to use, production increases, location changes, and capacity changes. The regular meeting will address the approval of minutes from the January 30, 2026 meeting, directors' activity reports, and committee updates. Key items include the presentation and approval of January 2026 financial statements, authorization to submit grant applications to the Texas Water Development Board for agricultural water conservation and groundwater research, and discussions on Desired Future Conditions updates by GMA 13 and GMA 15. Further topics involve the District's Annual Report and a briefing on drought status and groundwater levels.

The meeting agenda covers administrative items such as declaring a quorum and public comment periods. Key substantive discussions include action on the minutes of the October 10, 2025 meeting, review of the financial report/bank reconciliation, and updates from Regional Water Planning Groups representatives and the Texas Water Development Board. Additional topics involve updates on GMA 13 Stakeholder presentations, GCD Management Plans, and the status report on Groundwater Availability Model updates. Further actions include discussion on a standardized methodology for tracking Designated Furnishing Criteria (DFCs) pursuant to HB 2078, discussion on the work/schedule/timeline for the 4th round of DFCs, and action regarding budget/invoices.

The meeting included a financial audit review, public comments on water table concerns and grass farm over-pumping, and the approval of minutes and financial reports. The board addressed water well drilling and production permit applications, including approvals for Blade Runner Farms Inc. and Lloyd Kellner, while tabling another permit. Permits on existing wells for Tony Hernandez and Freddy Janek were also approved. Staff provided reports on district activities, exempt well registrations, meter grant program, and monitor wells.

The board meeting included a public hearing where drilling and production permits were approved for Crescent Creek B. Holdings, Gary Fritz, and Josh Waltisperger, along with a production permit for Warwick Partners. The board adopted resolutions for desired future conditions in Groundwater Management Areas 13 and 15. There was a discussion on hiring a field technician to improve field visits and permit enforcement. The General Manager presented a drought map and discussed exempt well registrations, the sale of water tanks, and the purchase of a trailer for water sampling equipment. The Technical Specialist emphasized the importance of registering exempt wells and promoting water meter conservation. Future agenda items include the purchase of a new truck, an updated job description for a field technician, and a draft budget.