Conserving Water Makes All Of Our Resources Go Further
The District’s goal is to protect and conserve the groundwater resources in order to prevent subsidence in Harris and Galveston counties. Part of that goal includes equipping permittees, residents, businesses and educators with water conservation ideas, tools, and resources.
The District hopes to encourage water users to use less water and increase water efficiency whenever they can. Wasting water not only affects individual households and their budgets, but also puts a strain on our natural and infrastructure resources.
Since 1994, the District has partnered with local municipal utility districts, cities, and regional water authorities to bring the Water Conservation School Program to over one million students across the Houston-Galveston region. On June 14, 2023, the District’s Board of Directors approved the Water Conservation Strategic Plan, which describes the goals and objectives of the District’s water conservation programs over a five-year period. This strategic plan is designed to serve as a roadmap for the Water Conservation Program by outlining key initiatives with targeted timelines that empower communities to make changes toward a future where water is valued, and water conservation is a lifestyle.
Grant Program
The objective of the Water Conservation Grant Program is to support the District’s mission of enhancing water conservation education and water conservation measures. Since 2019, the District has provided funds to support projects that align with the District’s water conservation mission. Projects in the scope of water efficiency, conservation measures, or research are eligible for funding.
School Program
The Water Conservation School Program, H2O Lab!, provides 3rd-6th grade classrooms in Harris, Galveston, and Fort Bend counties with quality, age-appropriate water education along with free water conservation kits. The products in the kit are specifically selected to encourage water efficiency at home and engage families with activities that support and reinforce the lessons taught at school.
This program is available at no cost for teachers and students through the generous support of program sponsors. Learn more here!
Smarter About Water
The Smarter About Water website and social pages exist as a water conservation resource for homeowners, teachers, businesses, and residents of the Gulf Coast region. Find water conservation resources, tools, tips, best practices, strategies, and much more at smarteraboutwater.org or Facebook, or Twitter!
Water My Yard
The Water My Yard app not only helps homeowners and businesses save water and money, but also helps local communities make current resources go further, keeping water affordable for all.
Sign up for free watering recommendations and check out other water conservation resources for homes and businesses.
WaterSense Partner
The District is proud to partner with the EPA WaterSense program to help provide education and resources to make water efficiency obtainable for all. WaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by EPA, is both a label for water-efficient products, programs, and homes and a resource for helping consumers learn ways to save water. More than 2,100 manufacturers, builders, retailers, utilities, government, and nonprofit organizations partner with WaterSense to promote water-efficient products, homes, and programs. Learn how you can be a WaterSense Partner and make a difference today!
