Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District

Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District

201 W. Third / PO Box 637White Deer, TX 79097

Ph: 806-883-2501Fax: 806-883-2162

www.pgcd.us

PGCD History of Growth

Conservation and Preservation of Aquifer

Long term efficient use of the Aquifer

Honor private property rights

Non-discriminatory regulation of the aquifer when put to beneficial use

Duty to conserve for future generations

Panhandle’s Guiding Principals

At least 50% of the current saturated thickness of the

aquifer must remain after 50 years.

The 50/50 Management Standard