Groundwater Well Assistance Program (GWAP) will be on the agenda when the Milam and Burleson Counties Groundwater Summit convenes Aug. 12 in the Caldwell Civic Center at 103 West SH 21 in Caldwell.
The board adopted the assistance program to aid owners of water wells in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer in Burleson and Milam counties who experience loss of service due to water levels dropping below the pump. This is caused by aquifer-wide pumping. The program aims to take corrective actions, identify water wells expected to experience problems and to prevent that loss of service.
Bobby Bazan, a water resource management specialist, will explain well monitoring results for the year. Well monitoring is one of the ways Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District insures our goals Texas to preserve, conserve and protect groundwater resources in Burleson and Milam counties
Craig Andrews and Jordan Aldridge, POSGCD field technicians, will give updates on the district’s well monitoring network to ensure compliance with the district’s management plan. This network allows us to keep our eye on the water levels in the aquifers in our district. Data collected from the wells will be used by the district to make an informed management decision and amendments that might be needed to ensure the protection and conservation of our local groundwater resources.
Jaclyn Robertson, extension associate with Texas Water Resources Institute, will be part of a panel explaining the benefits of the Rainwater Harvesting Program, the Earth Kind Landscaping program and other TAMU AgriLife programs offered thoughout the year for residents.
Well water sampling packets can be picked up at Aug. 9, 10 or 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offices in Burleson and Milam counties.
Drop off your samples Aug. 9, 10 or 11 at the extension offices or at the summit on Aug. 12.
The summit is free and open to the public with lunch provided.
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