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OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District is to develop rules to provide protection to existing wells, prevent waste, promote conservation, provide a framework that will allow availability and accessibility of groundwater for future generations, protect the quality of the groundwater in the recharge zone of the aquifer, ensure that the residents of Montague, Wise, Parker, and Hood Counties maintain local control over their groundwater, respect and protect the property rights of landowners in groundwater, and operate the District in a fair and equitable manner for all residents of the District.

District Office Closure

UTGCD will be closed on Thursday, January 9th, due to inclement weather concerns.

Please send applications to our new email, applications@uppertrinitygcd.com.

Rainwater Harvesting Grants

Join UTGCD for our third annual rainwater harvesting grant program – the application period starts October 1st.

Grant Hub

FINANCIALS

Click here to view an archive of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District’s budget and financial reports.

AGENDA

A Public Hearing and Regular Board meeting are scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom videoconference and at the District office.
Click here to download the agenda. Click here for a list of all meetings.

LATEST NEWS

Rainwater Harvesting – Tips & Trick

Posted on July 11th, 2023

With recent showers dotting the north Texas landscape and hopefully more precipitation on the way, the Upper Trinity is here to provide the best tips and tricks to maintaining your very own rainwater harvesting system. North Texas receives 31-35 i...Read More

Conservation Favorites from UTGCD

Posted on August 6th, 2021

Although we have been experiencing a milder and wetter than normal summer, in Texas drought, which can have a long-lasting effect on many aspects of the environment - including our groundwater, always seems to be lurking around the corner. E...Read More

Rain Chains: Conservation with Style

Posted on November 9th, 2020

Throughout north Texas, rainwater harvesting takes all shapes and sizes. Your dream system may include stainless steel cisterns or wooden gutters, but there are practical options for any budget. As the climate shifts i...Read More

UTGCD VIDEOS

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