Ft Bend County Sheriff, 1410 Richmond Pkwy, Richmond, TX 77469, US

The Fort Bend Subsidence District, established in 1989 by the Texas Legislature, is a conservation and reclamation district dedicated to regulating groundwater withdrawal within Fort Bend County. The District's mission is to prevent subsidence that contributes to flooding and infrastructure damages by managing the balance between groundwater and alternative water sources. With a focus on monitoring land surface elevation through a collaborative GPS network, the District works alongside local and state agencies to analyze subsidence rates and address the impacts of groundwater depletion. By regularly evaluating and updating its Regulatory Plan and Rules, the District ensures compliance with legislative mandates to safeguard the region's water resources and infrastructure.Generated from the website