Longview and neighboring counties are banding together to form a regional groundwater district to protect our local water supply from being siphoned off by North Texas. It’s a proactive move to make sure we don't run out of water as regional demand keeps climbing.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days.
Setting up this district will cost some tax dollars upfront, but it’s a lot cheaper than having to buy expensive water from elsewhere later.
Local residents and businesses who rely on the aquifer for their daily water needs.
North Texas water suppliers who were hoping to tap into our local resources to fuel their own growth.
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Gregg County is joining an effort to create the Northeast Texas Groundwater Conservation district. The Gregg County Commissioners Court met in closed session Tuesday with Brian L. Sledge, an attorney […]
Leaders of four East Texas counties voted Tuesday to take part in a proposed regional groundwater conservation district, which they say is the only way the region can protect one of its most precious resources.
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