Bluebonnet GCD Water Information

Bluebonnet GCD works hard to provide community education and resources to promote water conservation, drought-preparedness, flood-preparedness, and preventing contamination or waste. This page provides general tools, resources, and information to learn more about water resources.

Texas Water Resource Links

Texas State Water Plan Interactive Site
TexasMesoNet – Precise, local weather information for monitoring and responding to floods, drought, and wildfires statewide, & aid irrigation.
Texas Water Newsroom – created by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to tell the stories of Texas water—the people, places, issues, and efforts.
Texas Well Owner Network – science-based publications and resources related to water quality and BMPs for protecting their wells and surface waters. Flood resources here.
Flood Preparedness & Resources – how to prepare for a flood event and what to do if flooding occurs.
Texas Drought Monitor map

Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Scholarship

Texas H20, Groundwater Edition – publication by Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) covers the basics of groundwater and examines current and future impacts of water resources.

Rainwater Harvesting Links

Rainwater Harvesting – AgriLife Extension program about using rainwater as an alternative water source and stormwater management for anyone.
Rainwater Harvesting Videos on Youtube
Rainwater Harvesting Basics
System Components
Video Gallery
In-Home Use Videos
Publications
Training Programs

Water Conservation

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