Mission

Why We Exist

We exist to protect the foundation of Fort Bend County from the impacts of subsidence caused by groundwater withdrawal. 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 a safe, solid foundation to build upon, live on, and conduct business on for years to come.

The Impact We Hope to Make

We want to contribute to a viable, vital, and vibrant future and 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 cause not only significant damage to physical structures but also to the hopes and dreams of the people who live here. We want everyone in the county to be comfortable making long-term investments here.

How We Approach Our Work

We approach our work by igniting a shared sense of responsibility for conserving our water resources. This means we seek to inspire and help everyone in our community – business owners and residents alike – to do their part to reduce their reliance on groundwater and to use 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