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Central Texas Water Coalition urges LCRA to update water management plan every two years
Summary
During public comment at the LCRA board meeting, the Central Texas Water Coalition asked the authority to update its water management plan more frequently than the current seven-year cycle, advocating for a two-year schedule in response to rapidly changing conditions.
Dave Stouch, president and board chair of the Central Texas Water Coalition, urged the Lower Colorado River Authority to shorten the interval for updating its water management plan from seven years to two.
“Given these circumstances, we do believe in more frequent updating than every 7 years. We don't think we can afford to wait that long for the next one,” Dave Stouch said during public comment. He said the Coalition believes data are available to support updates on a two-year basis and offered CTWC’s assistance as a strategic partner in the water management process.
Nut graf: The request reflects concerns from a regional stakeholder about rapidly changing water conditions in Central Texas and asks LCRA to consider more frequent plan updates to reflect new data and evolving conditions.
Stouch thanked LCRA staff — naming Phil Wilson and John Hoffman — for professionalism and cooperation in engaging with stakeholders. He closed by reiterating CTWC’s intent to continue educating officials and the public about water sustainability.
Ending: The statement was received during the public-comment portion of the meeting; no board action to change the water management update schedule was recorded at this meeting.
