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Recent News Posts
50th Anniversary Celebration
In 1975, the Texas Legislature established the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to safeguard the lives and property of residents in [...]
HGSD Featured on H2O and Beyond Podcast
Check out the latest H2O AND BEYOND podcast episode to learn about subsidence in the greater Houston area! The [...]
Office Closure – September 1, 2025 for Labor Day
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. The office [...]
2024-2025 Water Conservation School Program Review
We are excited to share that our Water Conservation School Program, H2O Lab!, was implemented in 276 schools, serving [...]
New Publication! A Century of Groundwater and Land Subsidence Studies in the Greater Houston Region
We are proud to share our latest collaborative publication, “A Century (1906-2024) of Groundwater and Land Subsidence Studies in [...]
Now Hiring! Administrative Specialist I for Fort Bend Subsidence District
Click here for job description and application instructions!





