Burnet County remains under critical drought stage
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District chose to maintain drought Stage 4, the most severe,…
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District
3D model of Trinity Aquifer awaits final OK
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors approved the commission of a regional…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 13, 2023
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City of Bertram, quarry granted increases in groundwater use
The city of Bertram and Capitol Aggregates Inc. were granted large increases to their groundwater…
Public hearing Jan. 25 on groundwater use permit adjustments amid restrictions
A public hearing on Burnet County groundwater permit adjustments and spacing variances is at 9…
First-time mandatory groundwater-use restrictions imposed in Burnet County
The maximum allowable groundwater usage for permitted well owners in Burnet County will be reduced…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 19
Tuesday, Dec. 20 Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District 9 a.m. public hearing 607 N. Vandeveer…
Public hearing Dec. 20 on potential groundwater use restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold a public hearing Dec. 20 on the…
Groundwater district OKs funding for 3D model of Trinity Aquifer
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors approved $15,000 to help fund the…
Public hearing to be held on mandatory groundwater restrictions
A public hearing on mandatory groundwater restrictions for permitted wells in Burnet County is in…
As Burnet County languishes in extreme drought, well use, drilling remain active
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors voted to maintain Stage 4 drought…
Usage conditions for groundwater conservation district could change
Burnet County is well below the proposed budgeted levels on all of its aquifers and…
Groundwater Conservation District passes new tax rate, amends high-use water permit
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors passed a new tax rate for…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For week of Sept. 12, 2022
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Tax increase hearing for Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold public hearings on a tax rate increase…
TROUBLED WATERS: Recent rains help, but drought persists
Some waterways are flowing again with recent rainfall, including a flooded Llano River, but according…
TROUBLED WATERS: Burnet County groundwater on the decline
Groundwater levels in Burnet County are on the decline, according to data collected by Mitchell…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 15
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Apply by August deadlines to run for Groundwater Conservation District board
Burnet County residents wanting to serve on the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of…
Central Texas in extreme drought; reduction of water usage urged
Burnet County is in a Stage 4 critical drought, the highest of its four-stage drought…
Groundwater conservation district OKs study for future development
Current drought conditions and developmental pressures might be impacting the water supply in Burnet County,…
Severe drought stage declared for Burnet County groundwater
Burnet County groundwater moved into Stage 3 drought conditions Tuesday, April 19, announced Central Texas…
Stakeholder committee needed for Krause Springs, Little Cypress Creek watershed project
A Krause Springs Stakeholder Committee will be formed after a public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12,…
Water well users asked to conserve due to drought conditions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is asking Burnet County residents who have wells to…