Groundwater district to host open house, share info on education center
The new Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District headquarters is located at 303 Bluebonnet Drive in Burnet, right across the street from Storm’s Drive-In. Staff photo by Caden Senn
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is hosting an open house on June 25 to celebrate the opening of its new office and share its vision to bring a groundwater education center to its property.
The district will hold a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. at the office, located at 303 Bluebonnet Drive in Burnet, with a come-and-go open house to follow until noon.
Interested visitors will have the opportunity to meet the CTGCD staff and board members, get to know what the district does on a daily basis, and get a sneak peek at the district’s plans to expand its blueprint through a groundwater discovery center.
While still in the early stages, preliminary information on a groundwater discovery center has been shared during several of the district’s last board meetings.
Potentially brought to life through a second building and multiple indoor and outdoor exhibits across the district’s property, the discovery center would be aimed at educating the public on what groundwater is, how it affects residents’ daily lives, and why the district’s work is important.
“The district is beginning the early planning process for a future groundwater discovery center that would expand opportunities for public education and community engagement,” CTGCD General Manager Mitchell Sodek told DailyTrib. “During the open house, visitors will have an opportunity to view conceptual ideas and learn more about the vision being explored for the property.”
The CTGCD acquired its new headquarters in September 2025 when board members approved a $950,000 purchase of two parcels of land, financed in part by a $475,000 loan to be paid back over 15 years. The district officially moved into the office on May 21 following several months of renovations.
What is the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District?
The district is led by a five-member, elected board of directors and a hired general manager. Together, and with the help of two additional full-time employees, they are responsible for regulating groundwater usage in Burnet County.