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RCGCD approves historic-use permit allowing irrigation up to 2,556 AF/year for Shifflett property

Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors · May 15, 2025
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Summary

The Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District approved Historic Use Permit #6423 for David E. and Kay D. Shifflett, permitting up to 2,556 acre-feet per year and a 3,600 GPM pump for irrigation on a 426-acre property.

The Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District approved Historic Use Permit #6423 for David E. and Kay D. Shifflett at its May 15 meeting.

The permit covers three referenced well IDs (RC2950, RC2951, RC2952) on a 426-acre tract and requests authorization for up to 2,556 acre-feet per year (maximum AF) and a 3,600 gallons-per-minute pump for irrigation. Director Cecil Lee moved to approve the Historic Use Permits as presented; Director David Dominguez seconded the motion. The board approved the permits unanimously (6-0).

The motion record in the minutes states the permits were approved "as presented." The minutes do not enumerate permit conditions in detail or specify monitoring or mitigation requirements beyond what appears in the permit application listing. Interested parties should consult the district permit files for the formal permit language, conditions, and effective dates.

The district did not take separate action on other historic-use permit items at this meeting.