Harris Galveston Subsidence District

05/29/2026

Stay in the know by checking out our latest e-newsletter! https://conta.cc/4dIVJMk

05/20/2026

Thank you to the Texas AWWA and The Water Environment Association of Texas for awarding the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District the 2026 Watermark Award in Communication Excellence at Texas Water, the largest regional water conference in the United States!

This award recognizes members who have produced top-quality, effective communications, and this year’s award was earned by HGSD for its altruistic campaign that leveraged the District's 50th anniversary to advance measures on subsidence education and the importance of reducing reliance on groundwater in the greater Houston area.

Learn more by visiting: https://hgsubsidence.org/2026/05/20/hgsd-wins-watermark-award-at-texas-water-2026/

05/18/2026

The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors has approved the latest Annual Groundwater Report!

The results of the Annual Groundwater Report ultimately tell the story about our region’s subsidence mitigation efforts and help to better inform local decision-makers with data that can be used to build a more resilient community. In areas that have reduced their reliance on groundwater, little to no subsidence occurs, whereas in areas that still rely on groundwater as their primary water source, subsidence continues.

Check out the report and updated interactive subsidence map by visiting our website: https://bit.ly/4uUv5Hd

05/01/2026

The District held a public hearing yesterday to present the latest Annual Groundwater Report. The results of the Annual Groundwater Report ultimately tell a story about our region’s subsidence mitigation efforts. In areas that have reduced their reliance on groundwater, little to no subsidence occurs, whereas in areas that still rely on groundwater as their primary water source, subsidence rates are significantly higher.

We are always eager to share our Annual Groundwater Report with the public to provide the latest information on subsidence and to better inform local decision-makers with data that can help build a more resilient community.

“Better data leads to better planning, and the results of this report provide just that,” said HGSD's General Manager, Mike Turco.

The hearing presentation and video recording are available now on our website at: https://hgsubsidence.org/2026/05/01/annual-groundwater-report-public-hearing/

04/27/2026

REMINDER: Join us in-person or virtually for a public hearing to share information on our Annual Groundwater Report this Thursday, April 30th, at 9am!

Learn more here: https://hgsubsidence.org/2026/02/04/annual-groundwater-report-public-hearing-on-april-30/

04/23/2026

Check out the latest Water Daily article for information about the collaborative progress achieved in our region with alternative water supply projects to mitigate subsidence!

In Texas, regional water agencies are deploying a multi-front strategy of supply and conservation initiatives to counteract subsidence.

04/08/2026

The Texas Water Development Board is now accepting applications for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants (WSIG). These grants provide 100% funding for eligible water supply and infrastructure projects.

📅 The TWDB is also hosting two informational webinars on April 23 and May 13 to walk through WSIG implementation, including:
• ✅ Applicant eligibility
• 🏗️ Project requirements and prioritization
• ⏱️ Funding timeline

🔗 Register for the webinars, learn more about eligibility and requirements, and find out how to apply at 👉 https://bit.ly/WSIG

🗓️ Applications are due Thursday, July 30.

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

03/31/2026

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Perez to our team!

As a Permitting Specialist, Stephanie will be responsible for implementing the District’s permitting process. She earned her Master of Arts in digital media and her Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and her Associate of Arts in general studies from the College of the Mainland. She is bilingual in Spanish/English and has over 5 years of customer service experience, making her a fantastic addition to our Permitting Team.

Welcome, Stephanie!

03/23/2026

The Annual Groundwater Report Public Hearing is scheduled for 9:00am on April 30, 2026, at our office in Friendswood, TX.

Each year, HGSD publishes an Annual Groundwater Report that includes the most recent subsidence, aquifer water-level, and groundwater-use data. This public hearing will present data collected for the 2025 calendar year, compare it with previous years, and provide context on the impact of changes in water use and water sources on the occurrence and magnitude of subsidence.

A virtual viewing option will be available for those who would like to watch the hearing in real-time.

For more details, please visit: https://bit.ly/4rSmaUO

01/07/2026

REMINDER: Annual Pumpage Reports are due by January 31st!

Learn more about submitting your report(s) by visiting: https://bit.ly/4gGdvQa

All permit holders are required to submit their annual (January-December of the previous year) groundwater use by January 31st each year.