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Prairie Lands Groundwater District presents 2024 report; Ellis County used roughly three‑billion gallons, district urges conservation steps
Summary
Prairie Lands Groundwater Conservation District delivered its 2024 annual report to the Ellis County Commissioners Court, highlighting registered wells, permitted allocations, a new five‑year management plan, water‑loss audits and a new rainwater harvesting rebate program.
The Prairie Lands Groundwater Conservation District presented its 2024 annual report to the Ellis County Commissioners Court, reporting registered wells, permitted allocations and emerging steps to reduce losses and encourage rainwater harvesting.
Kathy Turner Jones, general manager of Prairie Lands GCD, introduced the report and recognized a new board appointment. Kaylynn (Caitlin) Garcia, the district permitting director, delivered the presentation and outlined the district's 2024 findings and 2025 year‑to‑date trends.
Key figures presented: the district reported 318 registered wells across its four‑county area and said 193 new registrations came in during the most recent year. The…
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