NPGCD News

If you have recently purchased property, you are required to report new ownership of water rights to the District within 30 days in accordance with District Rule […]

We are thrilled that the Master Irrigator Class of 2026 is in full swing!
On February 18th, we kicked off Session I, followed by Session II […]

The Field Team will be carrying out winter water level measurements across all eight counties within the district.
These measurements serve to determine:

Decline rates
Depth to water
Saturated […]

Your 2025 annual Production Report Link is now available to all report recipients to access their annual reports. You should have received an email from […]

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As winter envelops the High Plains, wildlife in the Texas Panhandle seeks refuge underground to withstand freezing temperatures, fierce winds, and limited surface […]

(Access link will be sent by December 1, 2025)
Your 2025 production reports will be available online. You will receive a text message and/or an email containing a […]

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1. Winter Recharge and Soil Moisture Storage

Even minimal winter precipitation—be it snow, sleet, or rain—plays a role in enhancing soil moisture and shallow […]

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During the cold, arid winters of the Texas Panhandle, small mammals like field mice, deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus), prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster), and […]

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As the autumnal equinox arrived on September 22 at 1:19p.m. Central Time, the balance of daylight and darkness not only marks the beginning […]

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The horned lark (Eremophila alpestris), a petite grassland songbird known for its striking yellow face, black mask, and tiny feather “horns,” ranks […]