In this edition of news from HPWD:

• South Plains Fair Exhibit
• Cochran County Playa Festival
• Conservation Reminder
• Waste Reminder
• Administratively Complete Permit Applications
• Upcoming Events
• Texas Water News and Drought Updates

South Plains Fair Exhibit

HPWD provided water conservation information during the South Plains Fair in Lubbock. The rainwater harvesting display caught the attention of numerous fair attendees.

A number of items were distributed to the fair visitors to promote water conservation and raise awareness about the importance of preserving our water resources. A rainwater barrel, rain chains, and bags with water conservation items were also donated by HPWD for door prizes at the exhibitor awards ceremony. 

For additional resources on Rainwater Harvesting, visit our website.

Cochran County Playa Festival

HPWD staff members Billy Barron, Agatha Dettle and Jennifer McClendon presented at the annual Cochran County Playa Festival at Whiteface ISD. During the event, Education Coordinator Jennifer McClendon guided the students through a hands-on activity where they constructed their own aquifer and observed water movement through pumping and recharge. 

Conservation Reminder

Remember to adjust your watering schedule for fall weather. Cooler temperatures and shorter days often mean that plants need less water. Be sure to water early in the day or late in the evening to minimize evaporation. For more tips on watering your yard throughout the year, HPWD offers the Water My Yard program.

Waste Reminder

 If you are closing your pool for the season, do not drain your pool water into the street, alley, or storm drain. Make plans for using this water beneficially, and practice wise water use.

 Administratively Complete Permit Applications

 Upcoming Events

Texas Water News and Drought Updates

• Texas Playa Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) program application deadline for this year is December 6th.  Ducks Unlimited, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Playa Lakes Joint Venture are administering this NRCS Conservation Easement program to enroll playas and associated grasslands into the program. See information on the program here.
• The drought conditions map and the monthly outlook are updated.