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Why Nueces County Has Less Groundwater Than Its Neighbors
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Understanding Aquifer Recharge in Nueces County
Learn how aquifer recharge happens in Nueces County. Rainfall, river seepage, and slow leakage between layers help refill the Gulf Coast Aquifer, while clay soils and evaporation limit infiltration. NGCD explains why recharge zones are vital for groundwater sustainability.
Where We Are in the Process of Creating the Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (NGCD)
This page explains the current process to create the proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (NGCD), including petition filing, TCEQ review, public hearings, and the future confirmation election. It provides factual, step-by-step information about how local residents can stay informed and participate in Texas’s groundwater management process.
Groundwater in Texas: Understanding Regional Planning, Exports, and Anticipated Demand
This article examines groundwater planning and usage in Texas, including an East Texas export proposal involving the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer and anticipated groundwater demand in Nueces County. It explains how Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG) is determined, how public project volumes are compared, and how regional planning ensures sustainable aquifer management under the Texas Water Code.
FAQ: Understanding the Proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District (NGCD)
This FAQ provides factual information about the proposed Nueces Groundwater Conservation District, including its purpose under Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, the formation timeline, standards for board governance, and Modeled Available Groundwater (MAG) data for Nueces County. It explains the regulatory framework for local groundwater management in coordination with state agencies.