Our region’s subsidence problem is a direct result of our reliance on groundwater from the Gulf Coast Aquifer System, which is simply not built to support large volumes of withdrawal. However, now that we know the cause, we can work together to prevent further subsidence by reducing reliance on groundwater through:
- Science-driven groundwater regulations that allow groundwater to supply water demand at a volume that does not further cause subsidence.
- Sustainable regional water planning that provides alternative water supplies to meet growing demand.
- Water conservation efforts that protect our natural resources and help us use our water supplies more efficiently.