Lone Star GCD invites you to participate in our 2026 Symposium Celebrating the District’s 25th Anniversary
The Symposium’s purpose is to promote water awareness and foster meaningful discussion among river authorities, groundwater conservation districts, elected officials, water professionals, and the public.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Location: Lone Star Convention Center
9055 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303
The Lone Star GCD Symposium is free to attend, but seating is limited and registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
Complimentary Water Well Screening is available for registered exempt private water wells in Montgomery County! More information below.
More details—including speakers and agenda—will be announced soon!
Who Should Attend
- Utility districts and water system operators
- City and County leaders and policymakers
- Developers and land use professionals
- Water professionals and hydrogeologists
- Gardeners and native plant enthusiasts
- Residents interested in learning more about water and local resources
Free Water Well Screening
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District (LSGCD), in partnership with the Texas Well Owner Network (TWON), will offer complimentary water well screening for private water wells located in Montgomery County, Texas.
Please note: All groundwater wells in Montgomery County are required to be registered with LSGCD.
Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including:
- Total coliform bacteria
- E. coli
- Nitrate-nitrogen
- Salinity
After registration is complete, participants will receive instructions regarding the screening process, sample collection, sample drop-off date, and drop-off location.
Screening results will be provided during the LSGCD Symposium, where Dr. Joel Pigg of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and TWON coordinator, will lead an educational session titled “Well Informed.” The session will cover water well basics, Water Wells 101, water quality, and an explanation of participants’ sample results.
Program Eligibility & Registration
To participate in the complimentary water well screening, you must:
- Have one or more registered exempt private water wells located in Montgomery County, Texas.
- At checkout, select “Water Well Screening” when placing your LSGCD Symposium ticket order.
Tickets to the LSGCD Symposium are free of charge. However, space and funding for the water well screening are limited. Secure your screening opportunity today!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Details on sponsorship levels, benefits, and visibility opportunities will be announced soon.
Contact us at outreach@lonestargcd.org if you would be interested in sponsoring our event!
Announcements
Next Meetings
• Permit Hearing and Regular Board of Directors Meeting - September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm
• Permit Hearing and Regular Board of Directors Meeting - October 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm
Other Updates
• 2026 Elections:
• Lone Star GCD Symposium:
• New Guide for Realtors:
Weekly Watering Recommendations
North County: 1.62"
Middle County: 0.93"
South County: 1.45"