Preserve. Conserve. Protect.

SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Managing the Groundwater of Yoakum County, Texas.

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ABOUT US

About Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District

We believe water conservation is crucial to West Texas. That is why SLUWCD is making the most of your tax dollars to study and serve your water needs. Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District is committed to efficiently managing the groundwater of Yoakum County.

The district was created by the 71st Legislature of the State of Texas under Article 16, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and is governed by its elected board of directors. Elections are held on the first Saturday in May of odd years.  Our next election is to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the District Office.  There will be two directors up for re-election.  To be eligible to file for candidacy, you must meet the qualifications listed in Texas Election Code 141.001, which include being a registered voter of Yoakum County. Deadline to file for the May 2025 Election is February 14, 2025. Contact the District office for further information.

2024 TAX RATE INFORMATION:

Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District will hold a meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the District Office located at 1012 Avenue F, Plains, Texas, to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2024.  The tax rate proposed to be adopted at that hearing is 0.01099 per $100 of value.

Board of Directors

  • President – Stanley Ashburn; Term expires 2025
  • Vice President – Linda Powell; Term expires 2027
  • Secretary – Tracy Welch; Term expires 2027
  • Member – Rickey Bearden; Term expires 2027
  • Member – Duwane Billings; Term expires 2025

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Education

Learning Opportunities

Find out how your club, organization, or school can schedule a program to learn about the importance of water as a precious resource.

Southern Ogallala Conservation & Outreach Program (SOCOP)

The cooperative program provides free, engaging, and interactive lessons designed to educate citizens of all ages on the importance of water conservation.

Education Trailer

See state-of-the-art museum models and art work designed in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey. The first of its kind in West Texas, the SOCOP mobile classroom brings first class education directly to you.

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