ACP Background

Background

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) announced today it is forming the Post Oak Savannah Aquifer Conservancy Program (ACP) to create a legacy of stewardship for landowners. This will enable landowners in the District to commit their groundwater resources to a long-term conservation program. POSGCD is empowered by the State of Texas to preserve, conserve, and protect groundwater resources in Burleson and Milam Counties. 

The program was formally adopted by the District’s Board of Directors in January 2019 following public meetings, surveys, community outreach, and a public comment period. The ACP allows eligible landowners with property located above the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer to voluntarily conserve groundwater resources while maintaining full ownership and control of their land and groundwater rights.

“This is a very exciting program where individual landowners can work together with the District to protect the water in our aquifers,” said Burleson County Judge. Structured similar to other conservation programs, the ACP rewards landowners for conserving their groundwater. Former Board President Sidney Youngblood added, “This is further evidence of how our Board responds to the concerns of the citizens in our District.” Milam County Judge stated, “As empowered by the State of Texas, Post Oak has done an exemplary job of protecting the aquifers below each landowner’s property while preserving each landowner’s right to produce their water.”

 

Initial Timeline for Program Launch

  • May 25, 2018 – Press Conference for release in newspapers (May 30 publications)
  • June 5, 2018 – Hard Launch and Board review
  • June – July, 2018 – Conduct survey, and host townhall meetings to give and receive info
  • August 7, 2018 – Board meeting update and program review
  • August 15, 2018 – Public update at Milam and Burleson Counties Groundwater Summit with Q & A pamphlets, and “support” signs available for interested parties
  • Sept. 4, 2018 – Board meeting update and program review
  • October 2, 2018 – Publish Draft ACP Guidance Document (policies and eligibility) for 60-day comment period
  • December 4, 2018 – Board Review and consider comments received
  • January 8, 2019 – Board adoption
  • June 1, 2019 – Begin initial 90-day Sign-up for ACP with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2020
  • October 1, 2019 – Receive PACP signup data and develop 2020 Budget for PACP
  • November 2019 – Adopt Budget and Fees to fully fund ACP
  • January 2021 – Payments begin for first commitments

 

Town Hall Meetings