the TWDB wants to fund many more that will support our cattle raisers and their communities. Due in part to our state’s successful economic cli-
mate, overall water demand is projected to increase over the next 50 years. However, if projects to conserve and develop our water supply aren’t implemented, we might not have enough water to meet all of those demands, including those for irrigation and livestock. To accurately plan for these future water needs,
agricultural and rural interests must occupy a seat at the regional water planning table. The TWDB compiles the state water plan every 5 years with help from the state’s 16 regional water planning groups. Each group is made up of representatives of that region’s interests. They decide the list of regional projects to include in the state water plan, and the water plan serves as a blueprint for citizens, legislators, and industry leaders on the future of water in our state. Texas’ history is built on the hard work of ranchers
and cowboys; those pioneers that fi rst took pride in the vast landscape of our state. We have learned from them the value of our land, our livestock, and what we leave behind for the next generation. We have also learned that we must plan for drought.
It’s as much a part of our state as cowboy boots and pecan pie, and I’m planning on all of those being around for a long time. Associations like Texas and Southwestern Cattle
Raisers Association (TSCRA) can take part in plan- ning our water future. We encourage you to call us, meet with us, and join us in the regional water plan- ning process. Your input is needed so that Texas’ most precious resource is managed properly and in a way that benefi ts TSCRA’s members and other rural and agricultural interests.
Carlos Rubenstein was a featured speaker at one of the information sessions at the 2015 Cattle Raisers Convention. Visit
www.tscra.org/convention for convention highlights.
In Texas, there is no issue more important than wa-
ter. We must develop and sustain it for future Texans. We need it for our cattle, for our cattle feed, and not to mention for our families themselves. We want cattle raisers like you to continue to bolster our economy, and to do that we want your help. Please join in our efforts to take care of Texas with affordable and sustainable water for the future. To learn more about agricultural and rural water
projects funded or eligible for funding by the TWDB, please visit our website:
www.twdb.texas.gov.
Editor’s note: Carlos Rubinstein was appointed chair-
man of the Texas Water Development Board by Governor Rick Perry on Sept. 1, 2013. His term will expire Febru- ary 1, 2017. The Texas Water Development is the state agency that
provides water planning, data collection and dissemi- nation, fi nancial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas.
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