Rockin’ J Permit Dispute Settled
January 29, 2008
WATER NEWS FOR BLANCO COUNTY AND BEYOND
In This Edition
a.. Current Drought Condition
b.. Rockin’ J Permit Dispute Settled
c.. B-PGCD Developments
d.. Rainwater Web Page Up and Running
e.. Texas Water Development Board Announces Rainwater Harvesting Award
f.. March 8 Rainwater Harvesting Information Session
g.. Did You Know – Groundwater Facts
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Preserve Our Water, et al vs. B-PGCD – Settlement Agreement
January 28, 2008
Press Release from Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District and Preserve Our Water, Inc
All parties announced settlement of the legal dispute regarding the water production permit issued by the Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District to the developers of the Rockin’ J Ranch in March 2006.
The B-PGCD Board voted at their January 17th meeting to accept the terms negotiated by Vice-President Tom Murrah, Treasurer Jimmy Klepac, and General Manager Ron Fieseler.
Speaking on behalf of the B-PGCD, Bobby Wilson commented, “we are pleased to be able to resolve this matter without further involvement of the courts.”
Dave Collins, representing the plaintiffs in the case, agreed and added, “We look forward to working with the Groundwater Conservation District on our mutual goals of protecting the water resources of Blanco County.”
The settlement terms included agreement on further use of tools like the District’s web site to make information available to the public and to undertake specific changes to the District’s rules.
The public rule making process is set to begin within 60 days.
To view the settlement agreement, please click on the document link:
Preserve Our Water, et al vs. B-PGCD Settlement Agreement
Mollberg Compound – Green Living on the Divide
January 24, 2008
I came across my property in the Peyton Colony region of SE Blanco County in 1997.
There had never been a well on the property, and there was no structure or infrastructure present. My neighbors here all have wells, but they are 800 feet+ deep, and produce a very mineral saturated water.
As I researched rainwater harvesting, I became convinced that this is what I wanted to do for a water source. Living on rainwater has been more wonderful than I ever imagined, and I count myself remarkably fortunate to have this wonderful source of water.
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