September 2006

September 4, 2006 16:48 - Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District Calls Special Meeting

As happens from time to time, our Gorundwater Conservation District has called a special meeting. The meeting will be held:

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006
7:00 PM
601 W. Main
Johnson City

Among the items on the agenda area:

a.. Public Hearing regarding Ad Valorum rates for the coming year

b.. Discussion of the fiscal 2007 budget

c.. Annual performance review for General Manager (GM)

d.. Trip for GM to Ft. Collins for training

e.. POW Open Meeting petition to the District Court

Because of the personnel and legal matters, it is likely that the Board will enter Executive Session for some part of the meeting.

As you can see, there are some very critical topics geing addressed at this meeting.

Concerned citizens should make every attempt to attend.

Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District Declares Stage 2 Drought for south Blanco County

The District announced this week that Stage 2 drought provisions are in effect for Commissioner Precincts 1 and 4.

According to the District Drought Plan, the following provisions are now in effect.
[Please note, these provisions are voluntary.]

Conservation Goal: 20% Reduction in Groundwater Use

• Usage Reduction Measures:

• Voluntary reduction in various uses to continue or increase

• Check for and correct all plumbing leaks

• Water outside lawns, trees, shrubs only once every 5 to 7 days

• Water at night between hours of 8pm and 8am

• Keep swimming pools, landscape or decorative ponds, and fountains covered, use water recirculation, and refill only once every 5 to 7 days

• Wash vehicles at car wash only as needed

• No washing of buildings, driveways, streets, patios, or other outdoor surfaces except as required for human or animal health and safety needs, or for fire prevention

• Water livestock in leak-proof troughs as much as practical

Thank you for your co-operation.

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September 18, 2006 01:30 - It's an October Fest!

Invites
YOU
To a FUN afternoon for those concerned about water in the Hill Country.

Sunday, October 8th - Rain or Shine!
3:00 - 6:00 PM
at
The Mollberg Home
(directions below)

good food and good times with good neighbors

We thank these local merchants and musicians.

Food and Drink
Richard's Rainwater
Onion Creek Kitchens
Silver K Café
Sullivan Street Catering
Texas Hills Vineyard
Real Ale Brewing Company

Old Time Country Music by
Bernard & Malissa Mollberg and Friends

A donation of $20 is suggested, all contributions welcome.

Directions: Travel on Hwy 165 to Divide Road (6.7 miles from Hwy 290 and 9.4 miles from Loop 163) and turn west. Go 0.9 miles to Paw Print Lane and turn left. The Mollberg entrance is 0.2 miles, on the left.

All proceeds benefit the education and advocacy efforts of
Preserve Our Water, Inc.
A Not-for-Profit Texas Corporation

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September 18, 2006 01:38 - Groundwater Conservation District Approves Budget

WATER NEWS FOR BLANCO COUNTY AND BEYOND #11Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater District approves 2007 budget At its called meeting on September 7th, the BPGCD Board approved the 2007 budget, largely as submitted by the General Manager, Ron Fieseler. The District... (Read Article)

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September 18, 2006 19:21 - Draft 2007 State Water Plan

Jennifer Ellis of the National Wildlife Federation sent us this press release about the state water plan:Water plan "a wildly expensive wish list that the legislature and the people of Texas should view with great skepticism.”( AUSTIN , TX ) The state water... (Read Article)

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