The effective date of the District rules is October 1, 2020. Click on the link below to view applications, well registrations, District Rules, and guiding documents.
NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 9:00 AM
8656A W Highway 71, Suite 224, Austin, Texas 78735
The Meeting will be held in person and may be accessed remotely by phone or computer.
To access the meeting by phone, call 1-346-248-7799 (Toll Free) and use Meeting ID 371 327 2679. The meeting can also be accessed by computer audio and video at https://zoom.us/j/3713272679 using the same Meeting ID.
The Meeting Agenda and additional information about participating can be viewed and downloaded here.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR AMENDMENT OF DISTRICT RULES
Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 9:00 AM
8656A W Highway 71, Suite 224, Austin, Texas 78735
The Public Hearing will be conducted during a regular monthly SWTCGCD Board Meeting. The Meeting will be held in person and may be accessed remotely by phone or computer.
To access the meeting by phone, call 1-346-248-7799 (Toll Free) and use Meeting ID 371 327 2679. The meeting can also be accessed by computer audio and video at https://zoom.us/j/3713272679 using the same Meeting ID.
The proposed amendments to SWTCGCD Rules amend permitting and related requirements for certain wells.
The proposed amendments can be viewed and downloaded here. For additional information, please contact SWTCGCD at 512-276-2875.
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The date for the regular monthly Board Meeting has been set as the second Wednesday of the month, at 9 AM.
CURRENT STAGE: No Drought
SWTCGCD DROUGHT STAGES
Five Groundwater Drought stages, corresponding to US
Drought Monitor-specified drought intensity levels, may be declared by the Board on the basis of the specified portion of the District’s area reaching these trigger thresholds. They are, from
least to most severe:
• "No-Drought" - base condition;
• D-0 Abnormally Dry Stage;
• D-1 Moderate Drought Stage;
• D-2 Severe Drought Stage;
• D-3 Extreme Drought Stage; and
• D-4 Exceptional Drought Stage.
The SW Travis County GCD does not levy taxes and is presently financially supported by grants and donations from individuals and organizations. If you or your organization wishes to make a donation to the operation of this GCD, please make out your check to SW Travis County GCD and mail it to: P.O. Box 340595, Austin, Tx 78734.
The Mission of the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District (SWTCGCD) is to preserve and protect groundwater through conservation, education and waste prevention.