NPGCD News
Bringing Water Education to Our Schools
Do you know where your water comes from? Many students—and even adults—don’t realize that nearly every drop of water used in our communities comes from […]
Lake Palo Duro: Monitoring the Connection Between Surface Water and Groundwater
In a collaborative effort between Moore and Hansford counties, the City of Stinnett, and the Palo Duro River Authority (now known as the Palo Duro […]
North Plains GCD Receives State Grant to Advance Groundwater Research
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently awarded more than $7 million in Groundwater Science, Research, and Data Collection Grants for Fiscal Years 2026 and […]
This is Texas Water Campaign
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has launched the This is Texas Water campaign, a statewide initiative designed to help Texans better understand their water […]
Precision Irrigation Pays Off in Challenging Conditions
Dr. David Sloane
The demonstration plots at the Water Conservation Center (WCC) are looking good, despite the incredibly hot weather we have been experiencing lately. They […]
What Does the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District Do?
Many people know that water is important, but fewer know who helps manage the groundwater that supplies our homes, farms, businesses, and industries. That’s where […]
Why Depth-to-Water Measurement Matters
Odell Ward PG.
Beneath the Texas Panhandle lies the Ogallala Aquifer—a finite underground reservoir that sustains irrigated agriculture across millions of acres. Managing it wisely starts […]
Maximizing Water Use Through Rainwater Harvesting
With limited precipitation across the District, it’s essential to prioritize making the most of every drop. Rainwater harvesting remains a crucial practice in the Texas […]
We are all planted at the WCC!
Dr. David Sloane
The final fields were planted this week at the Water Conservation Center (WCC), so planting is now complete! As always, we take great […]
General Manager Janet Guthrie Appointed Chair of the TAGD Subcommittee on Groundwater Management
The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD) has appointed Janet Guthrie, General Manager of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, as the chairwoman of its […]