Region P - Lavaca
The Lavaca Regional Water Planning Area is composed
of Jackson and Lavaca counties and Precinct 3 of Wharton County, including the entire City of
El Campo. Other cities in the region include Edna, Yoakum, Hallettsville, and Shiner. Most of the region lies in the Lavaca River Basin, with the Lavaca River being its primary source of surface water. Groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer supplies most of the water for the planning
area. The largest economic sector in the region is agribusiness, while manufacturing, oil and gas production, and mineral production also contribute to the region's economy.
Region P Planning Group | Map of Region | Members & Contacts
Announcements
Times and locations are subject to change. For more information, please visit the Region P Group website or Contact Karen Gregory, 361-782-5229 for information.
Meeting Minutes & Updates
Last Meeting: A Lavaca (Region P) Regional Water Planning Group Regular Meeting was held Monday January 23, 2012 in Edna, Texas at Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Headquarters. This meeting notice included an item seeking public comment for the regions fourth cycle of regional water planning. Highlights include:
- Two groups were specifically appointed to make nominations for the two vacancies. One in small business one in agriculture.
- A sub-group was created to evaluate the By-Laws.
- Motion approved re-electing existing Secretary, Vice Chair, Chair and executive committee. The Executive Committee would compile member comments on rule revisions and present to the RWPG at next meeting.
- Motion was approved appointing a 6 member subcommittee to evaluate the non-municipal projections. There was considerable discussion on this topic.
Meeting Minutes: Visit the Lavaca Regional Water Planning Group link on the LNRA Website for a listing of meeting minutes towards the bottom of the web page.
Scope of Work for 2007-2012 Planning Cycle
Note: For official copies of the updated scopes of work as they appear in the executed contracts with the Regional Water Planning Groups, contact the contract administrator at (512) 936-6079.
Other 2007-2012 Planning Cycle Information
- Region P Specific Studies - Final Reports
- Regional notification lists for water rights and public utilities
2006 Region P Water Plan
Links and Contact Information
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