“Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District Declares Drought Stage 1 for all well owners and operators of wells completed in both the Trinity Aquifer and Edwards BFZ Aquifer systems in Bell County,” says Dirk Aaron, General Manager.  “Folks its Real”

Aaron stressed in his capacity as General Manager, “The Districts Directors urges all businesses, and utilities dependent on groundwater wells to be supportive of this initial stage requesting conservation”.  This encouragement is also important for private well owners drawing from both aquifer systems across the County. All groundwater users are encouraged to actively conserve under the Stage 1 “Awareness” by volunteering to reduce their groundwater use by 10%.

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CUWCD’s Board will hold a workshop and Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The public will not be able to attend in person. However, the public or any interested party may attend by teleconference and/or videoconference. Documents for meeting: Board Packet, Staff Reports, Aquifer Status & Production Reports

GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING, WORKSHOP AND HEARINGS

Clearwater UWCD, in order to maintain governmental transparency and continued government operation while reducing face-to-face contact for government open meetings, is implementing measures according to guidelines set forth by the Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott. In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various open-meetings provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. CUWCD’s adherence to the Governor’s guidance temporary suspension procedure ensures public accessibility and opportunity to participate in CUWCD’s open meeting, workshop and hearings. 

Members of the public wishing to make public comment during the meeting must register by emailing schapman@cuwcd.org  prior to 11:30 a.m. on July 8, 2020.  This meeting will be recorded and the audio will be available online http://www.old.cuwcd.org/old  or by requesting a copy from daaron@cuwcd.org . A copy of the agenda packet is available on the CUWCD’s website prior to the meeting.  

You may join CUWCD’s Board meeting as follows:

• Clearwater UWCD Monthly Board Workshop and Meeting July 8, 2020
• Wed, Jul 8, 2020 1:30 PM – 6:30 PM (CDT)
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Clearwater UWCD, per Dirk Aaron, General Manager has adopted a Health and Safety Policy as described in the order issued June 24, 2020. This policy requires all employees and visitors to wear a face covering at our district headquarters when we collectively cannot ensure sufficient social/physical distancing (6 feet between persons from different households).

1. We have notified our employees and visitors of the policy by the posting signage on our front door and website http://www.old.cuwcd.org/old  
2. We have Implemented the policy by:
   1. Notifying our employees and visitors of the policy;
   2. We will wear a face covering while at work outside our private individual offices and when maintaining sufficient physical social distancing from another person is impossible or unlikely; and
   3. Staff and visitors will wear a face covering when entering the district headquarters lobby.

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CUWCD’s Board will hold a workshop and Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The public will not be able to attend in person. However, the public or any interested party may attend by teleconference and/or videoconference. Documents for meeting: Board Packet, Staff Reports, Aquifer Status & Production Reports

GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING, WORKSHOP AND HEARINGS

Clearwater UWCD, in order to maintain governmental transparency and continued government operation while reducing face-to-face contact for government open meetings, is implementing measures according to guidelines set forth by the Office of the Texas Governor, Greg Abbott. In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various open-meetings provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. CUWCD’s adherence to the Governor’s guidance temporary suspension procedure ensures public accessibility and opportunity to participate in CUWCD’s open meeting, workshop and hearings. 

Members of the public wishing to make public comment during the meeting must register by emailing schapman@cuwcd.org  prior to 11:30 a.m. on June 10, 2020.  This meeting will be recorded and the audio will be available by requesting a copy by requesting such to daaron@cuwcd.org . A copy of the agenda packet will be available on the CUWCD’s website at the time of the meeting.  

You may join CUWCD’s Board meeting as follows:

• Clearwater UWCD Board Workshop and Meeting June 10, 2020
• Wed, Jun 10, 2020 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM (CDT)   
• Please join CUWCD meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/756543365

• You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 756-543-365

United States: +1 (312) 757-3117 Access Code: 756-543-365

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The Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District (CUWCD) will be accepting applications for candidates seeking the director positions for Precincts 1 and 3. The CUWCD precincts mirror the county commissioner precincts in Bell County. The filing period begins July 17 and ends August 17th, for both director positions in Precinct 1 and Precinct 3. Filing for these positions is necessary for a place on the ballot and subsequent Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The five CUWCD Directors serve four-year terms. The terms are staggered with positions in Precincts 1 and 3 up for election this year, and Precincts 2, 4 and At-Large will be up for election in 2022.

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