To plan for Hays County’s fast growth and make efficient use of water, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) will host an open conversation with Texas’ State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon on July 1.
As Hays County was declared the second fastest growing county in the nation by the U.S. Census Bureau, it is imperative that citizens comprehend weather and climate tendencies in order to prepare for the future, according to HTGCD.
In an effort to protect aquifers, Hays County participates in water-wise landscaping, land conservation, and keeps a close eye on climate trends. Buildings and homesteads are also used as sites to store fresh rainwater.
Gammon, the Texas State Climatologist and Atmospheric Science Professor at Texas A&M, regularly performs research on different types of weather conditions, such as droughts, floods and air pollution. He will have an open discussion at 6 p.m. July 1 with residents for the next steps on protecting the county’s water supply.
To join the discussion, information on virtual dial-in can be found on www.HaysGroundwater.com, up to a week before the presentation. A board meeting will follow on Sept. 2, where Nick Dornak will speak on Wimberly One-Water School and its unique design.
