What Does the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District Do?
The NPGCD was created to help conserve, protect, and manage the Ogallala Aquifer, the primary source of water for much of the Texas Panhandle.
Why Depth-to-Water Measurement Matters
Beneath the Texas Panhandle lies the Ogallala Aquifer—a finite underground reservoir that sustains irrigated agriculture across millions of acres.
Maximizing Water Use Through Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting remains a crucial practice in the Texas Panhandle, accessible to both beginners and those wanting to enhance their existing systems.
We are all planted at the WCC!
Dr. David Sloane The final fields were planted this week [...]
General Manager Janet Guthrie Appointed Chair of the TAGD Subcommittee on Groundwater Management
The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD) has appointed Janet [...]
2026 Water Festival Wrap Up
The North Plains Groundwater Conservation District was excited to once [...]
5 Ways to Conserve Water This Summer
Living in the Texas Panhandle brings unique challenges, including wind, [...]
Where Does Our Water Come From?
Turn on the tap, and it’s easy to assume water [...]
We are off and Running at the WCC!
Our first crops were planted this week at the Water [...]
Spring Into Conservation: Simple Ways to Save Water at Home
As spring arrives in the Texas Panhandle, it’s the perfect [...]
