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Topics concerning Lake Conroe and the LCA follow:

1. LCA ANNUAL MEETING: Our LCA Annual Meeting will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the dam site offices off Highway 105 of the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) at 10AM in the Lake Conroe Conference Room. In conjunction with this Annual Meeting, a Meeting Agenda and Voting Proxy will be mailed to our LCA Members next week. The Voting Proxy allows Members to vote by mail on the election of 2012 LCA Directors and also recommends a change to our LCA Bylaws permitting voting by e-mail in 2013 (as a means to conserve funds currently spent on the cost of mailing envelopes, return envelopes and postage). We are pleased that all nine (9) LCA 2011 Directors have offered to volunteer their time for 2012 in the same capacity, if re-elected by our Members.
2. LAKE LEVEL DATA: After the generous rainfall we experienced over the past two weeks, our landscape may be happier but our lake level remains at a dismal level of 192.79 as of today…..8 feet,3 inches below normal pool. These lake levels reflect the lowest levels in the history of the Lake. The City of Houston reduced its daily withdrawl rate from 165 MILLION GALLONS to 60 MILLION GALLONS as of November 28, 2011 and, on November 30, stopped withdrawing altogether. The City of Houston has withdrawn an estimated 48,654 acre feet (or 15.8 BILLION GALLONS) between August 16, 2011 and today (approximately 2.6 feet of water over our lake’s surface). The City of Houston can still withdraw an estimated 18,013 acre feet (or 5.9 BILLION GALLONS) before December 31, 2011 under its 2011 allotment provided under its contract with SJRA.
3. CATAHOULA AQUIFER: As you are most likely aware, SJRA will initiate its Groundwater Reduction Plan (“GRP”) in 2016 by removing approximately 1 foot of water per year from Lake Conroe to assist with meeting the ever-growing water demands of Montgomery County. Some success has been achieved by identifying and testing water located in the Catahoula Aquifer below portions of Montgomery County. Montgomery County has always pumped water from the Jasper Aquifer, and possible use of water from the Catahoula Aquifer (never utilized before) could supplement our water supply and possibly reduce the demand of water from Lake Conroe. Currently, 3 wells have been drilled into the Catahoula Aquifer in Montgomery County (at Bentwater, April Sound and Panorama) and testing is underway to determine the feasibility of use of the Catahoula for our future. For an extensive discussion of the Catahoula Aquifer, you can visit the Lake Conroe Community Network’s website at www.lakeconroecn.com or SJRA’s website at www.sjra.net.
4. TEXAS A&M LAKE LEVEL STUDY: The $152,000 study commissioned by Montgomery County (of which the LCA paid $69,000) and coordinated by Lake Conroe Community Network has had its completion date pushed back. Texas A&M University was engaged to review the effects of removing water from Lake Conroe as part of SJRA’s GRP (referenced above). Of particular concern are future lake levels, potentially reduced sales tax and property tax collections by Montgomery County, and effects on real estate values and local businesses. A November 7, 2011 Public Meeting summarizing findings-to-date was postponed to give Texas A&M further time to gather complete information. It is expected that the Public Meeting will be held sometime in March, 2012.
5. LCA DUES FOR 2012: As you may recall, the LCA waived its dues requirements for LCA Members for the year May, 2011 through April, 2012. This decision was based on our overall suffering economy, the LCA’s current cash balance, and the LCA’s projected cash needs for that year. Not envisioning large cash demands on the LCA in the coming year, the LCA Board currently plans to waive the collection of dues for the coming year May, 2012 through April, 2013. We do this confident that, should a significant event occur in the next year needing extensive contributions from the LCA for the benefit of our lake community, our Members would respond positively to an emergency fund raising campaign to secure needed monies. You would, right?
6. DRIVING A VEHICLE IN THE DRY LAKE BED: Lake Conroe has an imaginary line dividing the southern 2/3 of Lake Conroe (enforcement governed by SJRA) from the northern 1/3 of Lake Conroe (enforcement governed by the Texas Forest Service). For those familiar with the northern portion of Lake Conroe, Scott’s Ridge Public Boat Launch and Campgrounds denotes the beginning of that portion of the lake under Texas Forest Service enforcement. In the northern 1/3, vehicles are prohibited from operation in the dry lake bed. In the southern 2/3, specific regulations have not been developed to preclude use of a vehicle in the dry lake bed. Should SJRA encounter significant problems created by vehicle use, they reserve the right to modify this policy. In general, the objective is to protect emerging grasses and the environmentally sensitive lake bed. As an example, driving around in 4-wheeler doing “donuts” in front of someone’s property would not be viewed favorably nor environmentally conservative by SJRA. I’d say the simple rule would be “Use some common sense.”
7. “CLEANING” THE DRY LAKE BED: Removing loose trash from the dry lake bed such as bottles, cans, life preservers, tires, and miscellaneous man-made stuff is acceptable to both SJRA and the Texas Forest Service. SJRA has stated that cutting tall vegetation directly in front of your boat dock which would impede use of your boat (if we had water) is acceptable. Without advance permission, the cutting of/removal of tree stumps or the removal of fishing “spider blocks” (concrete blocks with steel or aluminum pipes protruding from them as to resemble a brush pile or fallen tree) are not permitted. If you find something you think may be a “spider block”, SJRA has offered to accumulate a list of locations where “spider blocks” are found and, subsequently, tow them into deeper water (at no cost to the homeowner) for use of fishermen in deeper waters where a boat prop or swimmer will not be harmed. If in question about removing something, I’d contact SJRA at 936-588-1111 and ask for Bret Raley.
8. PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES IN SERVICE: Without having conducted a complete search of the entire lake, we can tell you that the following locations are reported to still have enough water to launch your boat. The LCA has not visited these locations and cannot report specific water depths. If interested, I’d place a phone call to the facility prior to towing your boat to any location…and make a safe decision on your own. Those locations include Cagle Recreational Area, EZ Boat Storage, Lake View Marina, Palms Marina and Stow-Away Marina. Updates on launch site openings and closures can be reviewed at SJRA’s website (www.sjra.net).
9. REMOVAL OF DANGEROUS STUMPS IN THE MAIN BODY OF LAKE CONROE: In the spirit of contributing towards an enjoyable and safe boating experience on Lake Conroe, the LCA is reviewing the cost of contracting a company for the removal of specific tree stumps in the main body of the Lake. To be clear, this is in the main body of the lake. This does not pertain to coves off the main body of the Lake nor to any stumps in the northern 1/3 of Lake Conroe. We have identified approximately 250 stumps by jet ski for consideration. The potential contractor has met with SJRA to agree upon rules to be applied, and both SJRA and the contractor will have agreed upon the specific stumps to be removed and the disposal, if any, of the tree trunk debris. No agreed-upon price has been settled nor any contract signed. Again, it is in the spirit of providing a safe boating experience for our community that we have considered this request from our Members, and the LCA feels this falls under our purpose of “overseeing, directing, initiating, and promulgating programs that directly affect the control, use, and enjoyment of Lake Conroe for the benefit of any private member or shareholder”.
10. DON’T SINK IN LAKE BED MUD: While the dry lake bed may appear to be safe for an afternoon stroll, please exercise caution when approaching “the mud”. I experienced a young woman this Sunday taking her dog for a walk in the dry lake bed when her journey took a foreseeable bad turn. As she decided to venture off “the sand” and into “the mud”, she quickly began to sink…..first boots high, then knee high, then waist high, and finally chest high. While our football-watching party of 40 or so found some level of entertainment in her poor choice, her predicament caused enough concern for us to call “911” for help. Ultimately, she somehow pulled herself out of the muck before “911” emergency personnel arrived; but her clothes (and her pride) will never be the same again. Please be careful out there.

Thank you for sharing your time in reading this LCA President’s Update. We hope you find the information helpful and informative. Should you desire to learn more about the LCA, review previous correspondence with our Members, or provide feedback on this edition of LCA President’s Update, you can utilize our website at www.lakeconroeassociation.com. Have a happy and safe Holiday Season, and we look forward to a wonderful 2012 !!

Mike Bleier, President
Lake Conroe Association

The Woodlands never had a choice in this matter as the SJRA controls its water supply and is therefore captive. The City of Conroe was the other “project cornerstone” and its Council voted to join the SJRA GRP, although the Mayor was attempting to gain a time extension to study alternatives and to renegotiate certain contract provisions which was accomplished to some degree.

Which brings us to current conditions?

1. Conroe City Council is now composed of members who were not in office at the time of the SJRA contract. These new councilmen may recognize viable alternatives to the SJRA plan and wish to reconsider/renegotiate the SJRA contract
2. We are in a horrendous drought and long range forecasts do not offer much relief.
3. There are several possible alternatives to the SJRA plan. The Catahoula wells are not the only alternative.
4. The suspected covert actions of the SJRA at the TCEQ and LSGWD should be opposed by our County leadership. Board members should be elected – not appointed. Fiscal affairs of the LSGWB should be subject to the County’s oversight, lest they become another Hospital Board.
5. One state senator should not be allowed to recommend appointments to the SJRA board which is tantamount to the Governor’s approv.

Thanks for reading – just had to get some of this off my chest.

Jack Curtsinger, PE

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Wayne Stroman

Ben P. Richardson
Director – Lake Conroe Association

A NOVEMBER 7, 2011 PUBLIC FORUM TO PRESENT AN INTERIM REPORT ON THE TEXAS A&M STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF WATER WITHDRAWALS FROM LAKE CONROE HAS BEEN CANCELED. THE STUDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS WELL AS THE LAKE CONROE COMMUNITIES NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FELT THE STUDY WAS NOT SUFFICIENTLY ADVANCED TO JUSTIFY HOLDING THE FORUM. A PUBLIC PRESENTATION WILL BE MADE WHEN THE STUDY IS COMPLETED EARLY IN 2012.

MIKE CASTLEBERRY
LCCN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Lake Conroe Association (LCA) has been working with Texas A&M University and Montgomery County to assess the impact of projected lake level fluctuations resulting from the San Jacinto River Authority’s (SJRA) Groundwater Reduction Plan.  Thanks to the generosity of LCA Members, the LCA was able to contribute $62,000 towards this $142,000 project.  Lake Conroe is certainly a treasured amenity for residents of Montgomery County, and reduced lake levels clearly impact use of the lake, local business success and residential property values.

Aside from evaluating engineering studies commissioned by SJRA to estimate the effects of removing water from Lake Conroe, an important element of the Texas A&M Study is a survey of local residents.  Texas A&M mailed invitations to participate in the Lake Conroe Survey in late July to a one-in-ten random sample of residents within four miles of the lake.  It is very important to respond so that A&M’s findings can incorporate our perspectives into estimates of the potential impact of the proposed SJRA Groundwater Reduction Plan.  These findings will help our leaders make choices that are sensitive to our perspectives and concerns as they address the serious water issues in our County.

(1)   If you are one of those who have already responded, thank you very much!

(2)   If you received an invitation but have not been able to respond, it’ not too late.  Go to the website (hrrc.arch.tamu.edu/lakeconroe) and enter your unique identifier from the post card you received in the mail.  If you’ve misplaced the post card, you can call the research team at Texas A&M at 979-845-7284 and they will be happy to get you started.

(3)   IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE SURVEY BUT DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVITATION, you can send your e-mail address to Dr. George Rogers of Texas A&M at GRogers@TAMU.edu with a “subject line” of “Lake Conroe Study”.  He will accumulate these and forward them to the research team to invite you to participate in an “interested parties” survey that is separate from the random sample.  This “interested parties” survey is your opportunity to share your perspectives and be heard.  The survey will ask for your street address so that the data can be geo-coded, and the address will be subsequently deleted to assure anonymity.

Usually, the LCA asks you to make a donation and WE do the work.  This time, we aren’t asking for money but, rather, a small amount of your time.  We can’t respond to a survey requesting YOUR opinions.  We REALLY need your participation at this time!  PLEASE HELP US HELP YOU!

WATER MEETING CALLED BY JUDGE SADLER:

I was asked to attend a water meeting yesterday by Montgomery County Judge Sadler.  Attendees included representatives from The City of Houston, Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, SJRA, Region H Water Planning Committee, Montgomery County, The City of Conroe, Lake Conroe Communities Network (LCCN) and various interested parties.  I thought you would appreciate an update of what I interpreted was presented in that meeting.  I list the following:

1)     Current lake level on Lake Conroe is 196.92 (normal pool is 201.0).  The lowest Lake Conroe has ever reached is a level of 196.

2)     The City of Houston started removing water from Lake Conroe on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.  The estimated rate of removal equates to approximately one half inch per day, or fifteen inches per month.  Without significant rainfall to modify their plans, The City of Houston expects to remove a total of three feet of water by the end of 2011.  As two thirds owner of Lake Conroe’s water supply, The City of Houston will pay nothing to SJRA for this water.

3)     The City of Houston’s contract with SJRA for water removal is based on a calendar year.  They can remove two thirds of 100,000 acre feet of water (or approximately 3 feet of water) in any calendar year.  Therefore, if significant rainfall does not modify their plans,  The City of Houston COULD start withdrawing water from Lake Conroe under its 2012 allotment starting January 1, 2012.  At one half inch per day, The City of Houston COULD remove another 3 feet of water from Lake Conroe by the end of March, 2012.  Since water use reduces during the Winter season, it would be more likely that The City of Houston removes that 3 feet of water by mid-2012 and not the end of March, 2012. 

4)     Summer evaporation rates approximate one third to one half inch per day, and total approximately 4 feet per year.

5)     While weather forecasters are certainly not always accurate, climatologists do not foresee significant rain for our area for the balance of 2011.  Further, with an estimated 50% accuracy, climatologists predict a 2012 drought similar to that we are experiencing in 2011.

6)     In big, round numbers, our lake level could reach a level of 190 (or eleven feet below normal pool) by the end of 2011.  The math used would be:  Current pool of 197… less 3 feet of water removed by The City of Houston… less 2 feet of water evaporated in the second half of Summer/Fall… less 1 ½ feet of water which could be sold by SJRA (their one third of 100,000 acre feet)… less ½ foot of water to account for the surface of Lake Conroe reducing as the water level drops (similar to a bowl….more surface at the top of the bowl and reducing surface as you approach the bottom of the bowl).

7)     Looking for the most time-effective solution to our water shortage, the individuals attending Judge Sadler’s meeting strongly encouraged immediately drilling further test wells into the Catahoula Aquifer.  Determining the quality and sustainability of this aquifer is of utmost importance in evaluating our water options.

8)     Judge Sadler also encouraged the Region H Water Planning Committee to move forward with evaluating the feasibility of building another reservoir in Montgomery County to supplement the waters of Lake Conroe.  Previous requests of this nature in 2010 were denied by Region H.  With Region H entering a new 5-year planning cycle beginning in 2012, Judge Sadler pointed out that ignoring this request for another 5 years would be unacceptable given water shortages across our area.

9)     Judge Sadler further requested that Region H provide a thorough financial review comparing the costs of all water options available to our County including a new reservoir, buying water from the Trinity River Authority and a host of other potential options.

10)  While only briefly discussed due to time constraints (priority topics were The City of Houston’s water withdrawl, projected lake levels, use of the Catahoula Aquifer, and Region H’s review of a new reservoir), other water topics of interest included conservation, water restrictions, use of treated effluent for golf course and residential irrigation, and mandatory use of treated effluent incorporated into the development of new communities for irrigation and water features. 

Thank you for your support of the Lake Conroe Association and your interest in our Lake Conroe community.

Mike Bleier, President

Lake Conroe Association

Floating docks at Waterpoint Marina on Lake Conroe 1

This marina off Hwy 105 on Lake Conroe was opened over a year ago and management is working now to complete the docks.  They are installing a ”floating system” that will tie the end of the new main dock into a very long breakwater. The approximate 1200 foot long breakwater floats as well and should provide complete protection to all the docks and boat slips that front to the north.  That’s from Starbucks “on the lake” to County Line BBQ and Sam’s Boat

* The main dock is made up of 50 by 18 foot uncovered slips.

* The marina will have slips from 27′ to 50′ long and also can accommodate House Boats up to 100′ in length

They began unloading the first of the deliveries of dock sections on July 26th 2011.

Waterpoint Marina was developed by Jim Winkler. You can reserve your slip now by calling the Waterpoint Marina at (936) 788-2628.

First, invasive weeds such as Hydrilla, Giant Salvinia and Water Hyacinth are well under control on Lake Conroe.  The primary activity of the LCA since its inception in 1977 has been the review of invasive weeds on Lake Conroe and organizing funding raising activities to raise private money for the control of those invasive weeds.  Thanks to the generosity of our donors, monies contributed by the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA), and time invested by a combination of the LCA, SJRA and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, we find our reservoir to be virtually invasive weed-free at this time.  This certainly beats a 2008 which saw infestations of Hydrilla at 2,052 surface acres, Giant Salvinia of 628 surface acres and Water Hyacinth of 68 surface acres.  To fund this effective reduction of invasive weeds, our donors contributed in excess of $600,000 and SJRA “matched” this $600,000 in donations.  The primary use of these funds was the purchase of 123,765 White Amur Grass Carp to combat the explosive growth of Hydrilla.  It is estimated that 32,000 White Amur Grass Carp remain alive in Lake Conroe today.

Second, the study being conducted by Texas A&M University to review the economic and social impact of reducing lake levels on Lake Conroe is more than 50% complete at this time and should be completed by the end of 2011.  An important survey measuring Montgomery County resident opinions on reducing lake levels will be mailed out within the next month to 1 out of every 10 households within a 4 mile radius of Lake Conroe.  Should you receive this survey, please do your best to complete and return the survey on a timely basis as your opinion counts!  Our LCA donors contributed $66,000 towards the total study cost of $142,000.  The LCA believes the study will support our opinion that lowering lake levels (due to the ever-increasing water use in Montgomery County) will negatively affect our local economy and property values, and that alternative water sources for our County should be explored immediately.

Third, we’re NOT asking you for money this year!  We are all aware of how a slowing economy, budget shortfalls and increasing unemployment have hurt so many families and friends.  In light of how important a dollar is to everyone, the LCA Board of Directors has elected to pass on soliciting funds through our Annual LCA Membership Campaign and decided to extend 2011 LCA Membership to all 2010 donors.  We believe our current balance (checking account plus certificates of deposit) is sufficient to meet our financial needs for the upcoming year and see no need to request money from you at this time.   Of course, should an unforeseen emergency occur in 2011 in our community which falls under the objectives of the LCA, we would initiate a fund raiser specific to that cause.  We anticipate renewing our Annual LCA Membership Campaign again in 2012.   For any newcomers interested in joining the LCA or for current LCA Members preferring to make a tax-deductible donation in 2011, donations to our Section 501(c) (3) non-profit organization can be mailed to:  Lake Conroe Association, P.O. Box 376, Willis, Texas  77378.  By our mission statement, the LCA “acts as a civic organization for the purpose of over-seeing, directing, initiating and promulgating programs that directly affect the control, use, and enjoyment of Lake Conroe for the benefit of Montgomery County, Texas.”

With a current lake level of 197.71 feet (over 3 feet below average pool elevation 201.0) and 2011 rainfall totals of only 6 inches (compared to an average 24 inches of rain by this date), we all look forward to some extended rain showers to replenish our reservoir, feed our grasses, plants and trees, and drop our temperatures.  We can all hope, can’t we?  We wish you and your families an enjoyable and prosperous summer of 2011.

Mike Bleier, President

Lake Conroe Association

So when I heard that there was going to be fireworks at the Lake Conroe Dam I got excited and planned a party for family and friends to view them. I was surprised that the The Conroe – Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce did not solicit my donation but it did not really bother me.

I thought “No Aerial Fireworks!”.  This is very sad that the tradition of watching fireworks on Lake Conroe will be broken by the law, officially! 

Then I called and confirmed that the La Torretta Lake Resort is having a Fireworks display Sunday at 9:15 pm or about dusk. This means it will be packed on Lake Conroe in front of  La Torretta Del Lago!

There will also be a laser light show at Bentwater one blog is reporting!  This will be interesting. If I get to see it there is one thing I will miss: The BANG just like my ancestors heard from war’s guns. That is one association I have to Independence Day.

If we have some cloud cover and strong enough lasers it could show well from shore but they are reporting: A ”LASER show will take place at Bentwater, but will have limited visibility and viewable by residents only.” Congratulation to Bentwater and their residents!

Walden property owners – Bad News and Good News – Bad News First – Due to the extreme drought conditions and the recent fires in neighboring areas, the Fire Marshall has asked that we voluntarily cancel our fireworks display that was scheduled for the evening of July 3.  In order to avoid any potential for fires, Walden CIA has agreed to cancel the fireworks show.  Our neighbors in Bentwater and the Woodlands have also cancelled their displays. 

Good News for Walden – The WCIA team has been scouring the area for a substitute for the fireworks since last Friday and have found a fabulous laser show set to patriotic music.  The Board has approved the booking of the show for Sunday, July 3, as a replacement for the fireworks.  So, the laser show will be on Sunday evening, and everything else (the parade on Saturday, the Yacht Club buffet on Sunday) will go forward as planned.  Plus, as an added bonus, the Freedom Flight Squadron, under the Command of Walden’s Sam Ward, will be doing a flyover around 7 PM on Sunday, as well as their usual flyover on Saturday at the end of the parade.

More bad news – Walden did not tell us where the show will be held! One must guess it will be at the Walden Yacht Club.

I also talked to “Rebecca” this morning at the Conroe, Texas – Convention & Visitors Bureau .  She reported that no fireworks are scheduled for Lake Conroe.  She also said the only fireworks scheduled are in the City of Willis, Texas for the weekend. Professional Fireworks Displays I am told are not banned by officials. She must not have known about the fireworks at La Torretta Del Lago.

Diamondhead on Lake Conroe - June 21, 2011 – COUNTY COMMISSIONER BANs FIREWORKS

Montgomery County Commissioners Court has issued a local disaster declaration banning the sale of fireworks in Montgomery County.   Mike Meador’s office has confirmed that this ban includes the USE of ANY fireworks at this time.

Diamondhead on Lake Conroe is asking every property owner to refrain from the use of ANY fireworks in the subdivision:

If you witness fireworks in use please contact the Montgomery County Sherriff’s office at 936.760.5800 to file a complaint or if you believe imminent danger is present please call 911.  

We will continue to monitor the Commissioners ruling on fireworks up through the Fourth of July holiday.    If the county wide ban is lifted we will notify all property owners and resume our normal procedure for ground based fireworks. 

Board will fine any and all property owners using aerial fireworks within the subdivision.

I talked with Blake Kellum of the SJRA and he said that they are open to a responsible association to come forward and organize a fireworks show at the Lake Conroe Dam where it has previously held by the Conroe – Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce or on the park on island just west of El Rancho Escondito on Lake Conroe.

Perhalps the LCA or the Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce can plan and organize this in the future. For now the possibilities for this July 4th weekend are very small.

Here are more links:

The SJRA Says the Report of Fireworks at the Lake Conroe Dam was False

Harris County Commissioners ban sale, use of certain fireworks

Drought grounds aerial fireworks in Harris County

Montgomery County bans certain fireworks because of drought

Dry Conditions Could Trigger Aerial Fireworks Restrictions

I will still have fun listening to a live band!

Be Safe and Enjoy the Holiday!

Wayne Stroman CIPS, TRC, Water Oak on Lake Conroe Resident and Broker/President Stroman Realty Inc. TREC Lic. 0416282

Houston Association of REALTORS®, 2011 Chairman Elect

2011 Director National Association of REALTORS®

2011 Regional Vice-President Texas Association of REALTORS®

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The hype was to ensure that the researchers at Texas A&M get the grant money for a new Economic impact study. I think that in the future the lake level will be easier to manage because it will not be full all the time with the required draw downs for drinking water mandated by the Texas Law to protect the Aquifer under Montgomery County. As they start the drawing the Phase 1 allowed 25,000 acre feet in 2016 the water over the dam or the annual release to keep the lake from flooding waterfront houses will be less. No mention in that meeting that the average annual release from Lake Conroe has been over 7’. The negative effects felt will be in the bad drought years which seem to happen about every 13-17 years. This will mean we may see 18 months of low levels of up to 10’. This probably will not happen to that degree untill after 2046 when they can start drawing down the Phase 4 final maximum draw down of 100,000 acre feet in a year which is over a 4’ drop from the mean pool height of 201’ ASL.

The Lone Star Groundwater Conservative District was created in 2001 by the Texas Legislature and after extensive research has mandated a 30% reduction in groundwater usage, starting January 1, 2016. See this article for more information.

The SJRA Plan will allow for the following annual reduction of water from Lake Conroe to be used to supplement the Conroe-Woodlands municipal city drinking water system:

25,000 acre feet starting 2016

50,000 acre feet starting 2025

75,000 acre feet starting 2035

100,000 acre feet starting 2045

See this article for more background on the details of The SJRA Plan.

The Lake Conroe Communities Network (LCCN) was formed to “To help protect and enhance the quality of life and development of the Lake Conroe area through community influence and sharing of information.” They facilitated this meeting at the Montgomery High School Auditorium, January 31, 2011 at 7 pm.

SJRA commissioned a study of the lake level impact of the 30% reduction by Freese and Nichols. They showed several slides of the study and some have the opinion that the reductions will have a material impact on the lake level.

We can all start now with the little things in our everyday life that can make a difference.

“Montgomery County residents should begin adopting rain water containment and reuse systems for their homes. Fix leaky faucets, plumbing and lower lawn watering cycles. If we begin to conserve it will change and improve the future for water in Montgomery County”

The LCCN is trying to take a proactive look at what the economic impact of the mandate will have versus a reactive wait and see. So the LCCN has commissioned Texas A&M to assess the economic impact for Montgomery County. They will be looking at 5 factors over 16 months.

1. Review of lake level study

2. Property Value

3. Survey of Residents

4. Survey of Businesses

5. Sales tax analysis

As part of the Texas A&M study they will be randomly selecting residents/businesses around the lake for information via a survey. They ask that if you receive one of the surveys please take the time to fill out on-line.

The LCCN will have the complete list of Q&A’s posted to their web-site within the next month.

Two additional meeting are planned to pass along updates and review findings. Rough dates are Oct 2011 and Summer 2012.

Contact Wayne Stroman for more information.

Wayne Stroman CIPS, TRC, President, Stroman Realty, Inc.

Houston Association of REALTORS®, Chairman Elect for 2011

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Mail to: POB 2991, Conroe, Texas 77305

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