NPGCD News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]