Location of LCRA’s Proposed Wells on Griffith League Scout Ranch, Bastrop County, TX (click map for larger view) The map shows the location of the proposed well-field site in Bastrop County, TX. The well-field is approximately northeast of FM1441 and northwest of HWY 21 going northeast out of Bastrop.
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) applied with the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District (District) for groundwater operating and transport permits for eight (8) wells, for a total combined maximum annual production of up to 25,000 acre-feet/year on February 21, 2018. The LCRA acquired groundwater rights in the Simsboro and Carrizo-Wilcox aquifers under the approximately 4,847 acre Griffith League Ranch (GLR) property in Bastrop County on January 9, 2015 by Warranty Deed. LCRA requested the permits include a phased approach to increase authorized pumping over time with Phase 1 total combined maximum annual production up to 8,000 acre-feet/year, Phase 2 15,000 acre-feet/year and Phase 3 25,000 acre-feet/year.
To OBJECT to the LCRA Application you must submit your notice to the Lost Pines GCD FIVE (5) days before the hearing.
OBJECTIONS TO THE LCRA APPLICATION must be received by Lost Pine GCD by September 21, 2018 at 5:00 PM.
Citizens and especially landowners are encouraged to unite and challenge the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District to address their concerns about the permit’s impacts on water supply and property rights. The District says it is the “only tool available”to protect the water supply of Bastrop and Lee Counties!