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What is Water Planning?

Regional Water Planning Groups representing 16 different regions of the state are currently drafting plans to meet the water needs of Texas for the next 50 years. The water supply decisions they make now will have far-reaching consequences for Texas' natural environment. As these regional groups and the Texas Water Development Board plan to meet human water needs, they can protect the state's abundant wildlife resources and cherished landscapes. Poor planning, however, could set the stage for the de-watering of Texas rivers and the collapse of a vibrant coastal ecosystem.

Do you use the rivers, streams, springs or bays of Texas for sport, recreation, to relax, or to support your livelihood?
Do you understand what the Regional Water Planning Groups have planned for you?
Do you know what Water Region you live in?

Here is some basic information to help you understand the water planning process.

What is the Water Planning Process?
The state's regional planning process was initiated by Senate Bill 1 in 1997. As part of this process, the state was divided into 16 different planning regions, and a Regional Water Planning Group was appointed for each region. These groups are responsible for developing "regional water plans" that will provide for the water needs of their regions for the next 50 years. The Texas Water Development Board incorporates these regional plans into the State Water Plan. The regional plans, and the resulting State Water Plan, will be updated in 5-year cycles.

The State Water Plan
The latest cycle of regional planning wrapped up in December 2006. The 2006 Regional Water Plans and the 2007 State Water Plan are available for review at the TWDB website.

Who's involved?
The Regional Water Planning Groups are composed of at least 11 members, each representing a different interest or kind of water user. These interests include: Public, Counties, Cities, Industry, Agriculture, Environmental, Small Business, Electric Generating Utilities, River Authorities, Water Districts, Water Utilities, and any other interest the group feels is necessary to ensure all user groups are covered. Membership information for each group is located on the Texas Water Development Boards Regional Water Planning website.

When does this all take place?
See the Planning Cycle Timeline to see what's already taken place, what's happening right now, and what's going to happen soon.


		Concerned About Water? To find out how you can get involved in water issues in your area, email or call us toll-free at 1-800-919-9151. Here are just a few things you can do. Add your organization or local government to the growing list of those endorsing the Principles for Protecting Texas' Water Resources Find Out More Visit the TWDB Regional Water Planning website to find out what's happening now with the State Water Plan. Find Out!


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