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Region C Information What is Region C? what is region c water planning group? Regional Water Planning Groups representing 16 different regions of the state are currently drafting plans to meet the water needs of Texas for the next 50 years. The water supply decisions they make now will have far-reaching consequences for Texas' natural environment. As these regional groups and the Texas Water Development Board plan to meet human water needs, they can protect the state's abundant wildlife resources and cherished landscapes. Poor planning, however, could set the stage for the de-watering of Texas rivers and the collapse of a vibrant coastal ecosystem. The Region C Regional Water Planning Group (RCWPG) are 19 unelected volunteers originally appointed by the State and whose bylaws in this region allow them to re-elect themselves and to serve for any length of time. The Group is tasked with developing a regional water plan for 16 counties (including the Metroplex and North Texas) and implementing that plan in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1 and Texas Senate Bill 2. The state's regional planning process was initiated by Senate Bill 1 in 1997. As part of this process, the state was divided into 16 different planning regions, and a Regional Water Planning Group was appointed for each region. These groups are responsible for developing "regional water plans" that will provide for the water needs of their regions for the next 50 years. The Texas Water Development Board incorporates these regional plans into the State Water Plan. The regional plans, and the resulting State Water Plan, will be updated in 5-year cycles. The Regional Water Planning Groups are composed of members representing different interests or kinds of water user. These interests include: Public, Counties, Cities, Industry, Agriculture, Environmental, Small Business, Electric Generating Utilities, River Authorities, Water Districts, Water Utilities. For extensive information about water resources and the water planning process, please visit the TexasWaterMatters site managed by the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense, and National Wildlife Federation: http://www.texaswatermatters.com/index.htm other resources: Region C Water Planning Group's Web site:
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