Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District to hold 'Groundwater Voices: Public Feedback Session on District Rules

CONROE, TX – The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District (Lone Star GCD) is excited to announce "Groundwater Voices: Public Feedback Session on District Rules." This event is scheduled for September 12, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the James B “Jim” Wesley Board Room, located at the Lone Star GCD District Office at 655 Conroe Park North, Conroe, Texas, 77303.

Designed as a platform for our constituents and stakeholders of Montgomery County, this session provides an invaluable opportunity to directly relay your comments on the district’s current rules to the Board of Directors. The primary goal is to gather comprehensive feedback and gain a deeper understanding of the public's perspective on the current regulations.

The session will start with opening remarks by the Board President and the Lone Star GCD’s new General Manager, Sarah Kouba. The next segment will include a short presentation by Lone Star GCD’s General Counsel and technical consultants summarizing common concerns received during the open comment period earlier this summer. Following the presentation, a dedicated segment for public comments will ensue. Each attendee wishing to share insights or feedback will be allotted up to three minutes. This structured approach ensures a broad spectrum of voices are heard, while also adhering to the event's schedule.

It's crucial for attendees to recognize the Board's role during this session. While every Board member will be actively and attentively listening and may ask questions, Board members will abstain from discussions or debates. The Board’s primary objective is to listen, understand, and absorb the feedback shared.

Lone Star GCD Board President Jim Spigener commented on why the district is holding this workshop. “Lonestar GCD is holding this workshop on our rules in the spirit of transparency, customer focus, and continuous improvement. We look forward to the comments and dialog from all.”

To facilitate a seamless event experience, those planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP in advance through the Lone Star GCD website at http://LoneStarGCD.org. This event will only be held in person, and there will not be an opportunity to participate by Zoom. To help facilitate open and honest communication, this event will not be live-streamed or recorded.

About LSGCD: LSGCD is led by a seven-member elected board of directors, whose primary interests are to regulate and conserve groundwater in Montgomery County while protecting the property rights and economic interests of the citizens who own the groundwater.