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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Kerr County, TX

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 99.8/100▲ +1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #16 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #16 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
99.6/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.006504
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+1.4% YoY • +13.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (1)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.4% YoYFreedom Score: 99.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($187,498) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.006504 per $100 valuation) for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8. Source: Kerr County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.006504 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 99 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 (Kerr County) totaling $185,000 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.0066 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
000
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00657 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 98.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.006570 per $100 valuation) for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00657 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 98.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 (Kerr County) totaling $174,755. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0066 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.006649 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 98.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 (Kerr County) totaling $169,995. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0068 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.006775 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$0.19M(+1.4% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.006504Freedom: 99.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2026$0.18M(+3.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.00657Freedom: 99 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.18M(+2.6% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.00657Freedom: 98.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.17M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.006649Freedom: 98.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.17M(+3.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.006775Freedom: 98.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.16M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.00689Freedom: 98.7 (A+)
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FY 2021$0.16M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007007Freedom: 98.7 (A+)
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FY 2020$0.16M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007147Freedom: 98.6 (A+)
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FY 2019$0.15M(+2.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007261Freedom: 98.5 (A+)
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FY 2018$0.15M(+2.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.00737Freedom: 98.4 (A+)
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FY 2017$0.14M(+3.0% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007333Freedom: 98.3 (A+)
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FY 2016$0.14M(+2.4% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007304Freedom: 98.3 (A+)
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FY 2015$0.14M(+2.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007282Freedom: 98.2 (A+)
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FY 2014$0.13M(+2.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007333Freedom: 98 (A+)
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FY 2013$0.13M(+2.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007311Freedom: 97.9 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.13M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007355Freedom: 97.8 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.12M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007377Freedom: 97.8 (A+)
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FY 2010$0.12M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007436Freedom: 97.7 (A+)
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FY 2009$0.12M(+1.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007414Freedom: 97.6 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.12M(+2.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007399Freedom: 97.5 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.11M(+2.7% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007406Freedom: 97.4 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.11M(+1.9% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007436Freedom: 97.3 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.11M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007503Freedom: 97.2 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.10M(+2.5% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007563Freedom: 97.1 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007608Freedom: 97 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.10M(+2.2% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007593Freedom: 97 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.10M(+3.1% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007555Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
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FY 2000$0.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Tax Rate: $0.007615Freedom: 96.9 (A+)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Headwaters Groundwater C...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3
Laurie Lowe WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5
Jeff Wendling WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2
John Elliott WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1
Kenneth Wilke WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4
Chris Childs WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
60.0% (286 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
66.0% (247 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (127 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
63.0% (203 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (120 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
57.0% (271 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
43.0% (205 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
64.0% (239 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (135 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
70.0% (333 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (143 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
63.0% (236 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (138 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
62.0% (232 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (142 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 3 (At-Large)
Laurie Lowe WINNER
68.0% (266 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (125 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District #8 Board of Directors Regular Meeting