50th Anniversary Celebration
In 1975, the Texas Legislature established the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to safeguard the lives and property of residents in Harris and Galveston counties [...]
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 episode features HGSD's General [...]
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 will reopen under normal [...]
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 nearly 28,000 students, for [...]
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 the Greater Houston Region.” [...]
Now Hiring! Administrative Specialist I for Fort Bend Subsidence District
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HGSD Featured in Waterloop’s “How Science Saved Houston From Sinking” Episode
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District is proud to be featured in Waterloop's episode, "How Science Saved Houston From Sinking." Watch the full episode to discover [...]
Office Closure – July 4, 2025 for Independence Day
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen under normal [...]
District’s E-Newsletter for May 2025 is Available Now!
The District's biannual e-newsletter was sent out this morning, including the latest news and updates from HGSD. Click here to [...]
Office Closure – May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen under normal [...]