Groundwater vs Surface Water
Water is essential to our daily lives, from showers and coffee makers to fire protection and public health. But how often do we stop to think about where that water comes from and how it gets [...]
Water Conservation and Native Planting
Water conservation is crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our water resources. In the Houston area, where population growth and climate variability put increasing pressure on water supplies, using native plants can play a significant [...]
Groundwater vs Surface Water
If you follow the SJRA and its activities, a couple words you may hear often are “groundwater” and “surface water,” and you might find yourself wondering, what is the difference? Both are H20, and both are [...]
Conserving Groundwater with Regional Partners
Rate Adjustment Tied to Groundwater Regulation Uncertainty By: Heather Ramsey Cook, Director of Communications and Public Affairs Created in 1937 by a special act of the Texas Legislature, the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is one [...]
Responsible Groundwater Management in Montgomery County Matters
By: Heather Ramsey Cook, Director of Communications and Public Affairs. The problems associated with pumping too much water too quickly from the aquifers in our region are well-documented. For over 50 years, utilities in Harris and [...]
