NPGCD News
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 […]
2026 Water Festival Wrap Up
The North Plains Groundwater Conservation District was excited to once again host the annual 4th Grade Water Festival during the first week of May. This […]
5 Ways to Conserve Water This Summer
Living in the Texas Panhandle brings unique challenges, including wind, heat, and a limited water supply. With our district depending on the declining Ogallala Aquifer, […]
Where Does Our Water Come From?
Turn on the tap, and it’s easy to assume water is always there when we need it. But across the Texas Panhandle—and much of the […]
We are off and Running at the WCC!
Our first crops were planted this week at the Water Conservation Center, so we are off and running in our demonstration program for the 2026 […]
Spring Into Conservation: Simple Ways to Save Water at Home
As spring arrives in the Texas Panhandle, it’s the perfect time to refresh not just your home and yard—but also your water habits. Whether you’re […]
Seasonal Outlook: What This Year’s Weather Could Mean for Water Use
Years like this aren’t defined by how much rain falls — they’re defined by when it doesn’t.
We’re off to a start that most producers dread […]
Meter Reimbursement Program
Thanks to a grant from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District provides funding to irrigators to offset up to […]
What is the Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Program?
The Water Ambassador Program was launched in 2017 as an elite initiative for high school students, aimed at educating, training, and empowering youth in Texas […]