The Fort Bend Subsidence District was created by the Texas Legislature in 1989 as a conservation and reclamation district (Act of May 26, 1989, 71st Leg., R.S., ch. 1045, 1989 Tex. Gen. Laws 4251). The District’s boundary is defined as all the territory within Fort Bend County. The District’s purpose, as defined by the legislature, is to regulate the withdrawal of groundwater within the District to prevent subsidence.
Why We Exist
We exist to protect the foundation of Fort Bend County. By taking care of the ground upon which our county is built, we sustain the confidence of residents, business owners and other community investors and safeguard the future of our area. Our residents deserve to have a safe and solid foundation to build upon, live upon and conduct business on for years to come.
The Impact We Hope to Make
We see, and want to contribute to, the viable, vital and vibrant future for our area. We want to see Fort Bend County, its residents and businesses, prosperous and peaceful. We do not want anyone to experience the consequences of subsidence, which can not only cause significant damage to physical structures, but also the hopes and dreams of the people who live here. We want everyone in the county to be comfortable making investments here for the long term.
How We Approach Our Work
We approach our work by igniting a shared sense of responsibility for the conservation of our water resources. This means we seek to inspire and help everyone in our community – business owners and residents alike – to do their part in reducing their reliance on groundwater and using the viable alternative resources we have available.
We ignite this shared sense of responsibility by:
- Educating the public on the ways they can contribute to water conservation efforts
- Equipping regional planners, elected officials and developers with data and regulatory plans to assist with their vision and work
- Collaborating with permittees to help them get into, and keep within, compliance
- Continually conversing with, and connecting, all key stakeholders who have a stake in contributing to water conservation
- Sharing our knowledge, research, and expertise openly