The Corpus Christi City Council has approved the first reading of proposed updates to its drought plan. A final vote is scheduled for Feb. 11.

The agreements are part of the Lower Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program, which utilizes funding from the IRA.

Your region’s ample freshwater supply has historically simplified irrigation for commercial and residential properties.

Representatives from four states passed a motion directing staff to develop a proposal for tracking water saved through conservation.

In 2023, taxpayers paid farmers and ranchers $16 million to reduce their water usage in the Colorado River Basin.

This year, the industry is celebrating not only the innovative systems and technologies doing the work, but the people who make it possible.

WaterSense's 2023 Accomplishments Report includes several irrigation-related initiatives. 

The decision supplements the 2007 Interim Guidelines to address continued low runoff conditions in the Colorado River Basin. 

The projects will improve irrigation efficiency, support habitats for endangered species and benefit communities.

The award recognizes the district's efforts in promoting conservation through initiatives that incorporate WaterSense labeled products.