When you turn on the faucet, take a shower, drink a glass of water, or see food growing in a field, have you ever wondered where that water comes from? For many of us in the Texas Panhandle, the answer is groundwater. Groundwater is the water stored …
Have you ever wondered how Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation (PMDI) compares to traditional irrigation nozzles? Now is your chance to see the difference for yourself. We are excited to share the results coming from this year’s PMDI and drought-tolerant …
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 were well served by the excellent soil moisture they were planted into, thanks to …
Posted August 3, 2026 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 resources. The campaign encourages residents to explore where their …
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 2027 to groundwater conservation districts across Texas. These grants support scientific …
Posted August 3, 2026 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 Water District), construction of Lake Palo Duro was completed in 1991. The reservoir …
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 beneath our feet. That’s why the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District wants to bring water …
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 Panhandle, accessible to both beginners and those wanting to enhance their existing …
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 the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District (NPGCD) comes in. The NPGCD was created to …
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 one fundamental measurement: depth to water (DTW). DTW is the …
Posted June 8, 2026 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 care to ensure the planter is working properly and the seed is placed at the correct …
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 newly formed subcommittee focused on groundwater management. This initiative …
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 year’s event welcomed over 800 students from 10 schools across the Texas Panhandle over the course of …
Posted May 29, 2026 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, every household has a role to play in preserving this vital …
Posted May 1, 2026 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 central United States—that water comes from an enormous underground source called the Ogallala Aquifer. The …
Posted April 27, 2026 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 season! Two half circles of early corn silage were planted on 4/22, after the field had been …
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 planting a garden, greening up your lawn, or just tackling seasonal chores, a few simple steps can make a big …
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 but are all too familiar with — a dry winter followed by a hot, dry, and windy spring. It’s been warm, we haven’t had …
Posted February 27, 2026 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 half the equipment cost of water meters. The district is now …
Posted February 27, 2026 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 on topics related to water conservation, policy, management, and …
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