The Cross Section, Volume 23, Number 11, November 1977 Page: 4
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Page 4 THE CROSS SECTION November, 1977
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b'Dr. Edwin Kessler of the National Severe Storms Laboratory,
N.O.A.A., Norman, Oklahoma, introduced the above geosta-
tionary satellite photograph of March 2, 1977, during the
"Weather Modification Today" conference held in Austin. Dr.
Kessler observed and presented discussion on his thesis that
the southwestern limit of severe dust storms in Texas coin-
cide remarkably with the Texas-New Mexico border. (NoteTAILWATER. .. continued from page 1
costs. The return system consists of a
collection system (field ditch or diver-
sion channel), storage reservoir (dug-
out pit or modified playa) and return
equipment (pump, driver, and pipe-
line). The return system captures,
stores, and then returns the tailwater
runoff back to the field for reuse.
The cost of a return system varies
considerably due to the many factors
involved, such as length and size of
pipeline needed, capacity of pump de-
sired, feet of head to be overcome, and
size of storage pit. Since the cost does
vary with each installation, each sys-I f
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'V.I- ipthe light gray formation over the West Texas area. The other
massive light colored areas represent cloud cover on this
particular day.) In his presentation Dr. Kessler voiced the
opinion that the differences between land use and ground-
water ownership in the states of Texas and New Mexico may
possibly have some bearing on the origin of these type dust
storms.tem should be estimated individually.
Some technical assistance in the
planning and design of a return system
may be needed. Technical advice is
available from government agencies,
state agencies or local consulting firms,
equipment dealers and from the High
Plains Underground Water Conserva-
tion District No. 1.
Should the quantity of irrigation tail-
water not appear adequate to justify a
return system, alternatives are avail-
able to control the loss of this natural
resource. Some of the more favorable
alternatives include changes in irriga-
tion techniques (row length, applicationrate, time length of sets, etc.), changes
in field slopes or other farming prac-
tices (contour farming or land level-
ing), or the use of earthen borders on
the low end of the field and the instal-
lation of sprinkler systems.
With the publication of this hand-
book the District hopes tailwater prob-
lems may be solved both easily and
practically. Copies of the "Guide to
Irrigation Tailwater Recovery" may be
secured free of charge by contacting
the High Plains Underground Water
Conservation District No. 1 at 2930
Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas 79405, or
calling 806-762-0181..1
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C WpraisaL consultant to help establish
cost-irn-water guidelines; authorized the
law firri of McCleskey, Harriger, Bra-
zill and Graf to prepare an amicus
curiae brief in a Houston area case
befor :he Texas Supreme Court.
Mecring with the Board, Dr. Bill
Ott, Skperintendent of the Texas Agri-
culture Experiment Station at Lub-
bock, briefed the Directors on water
related research at the Station. The
Board also discussed with Dr. Ott
other areas of mutual interest and con-
cern. Special consultant, A. Wayne
Wyati L f Austin reported to the Board
on numerous aspects of the District's
operations including a proposed budget
for 1Q78.BRIEF. . . continued from page 1
The Board of Directors in their de-
liberation of the issues involved in the
Friendswood case, evidenced consider-
able concern that if the Supreme Court
were to follow the principles urged by
the plaintiffs or those apparently an-
nounced by the Court of Civil Appeals,
a substantial invasion would occur into
the Doctrine of Absolute Ownership of
Groundwater. The purpose for the
amicus curiae brief is to communicate
to the Supreme Court the magnitude of
any decision or wording of their opin-
ion insofar as it affects groundwater
rights a.ad ownership in all areas of the
state.
The unique geologic and hydrologic
conditions in the Houston area, which
give cause for the action, are essential-
ly confined to that portion of the state
and the aquifer thereunder. The dis-
tinguished characteristics of a geologic
formation subject to land surface sub-
sidence because of aquifer withdrawals
coincident with an area where such
subsidence would allow invasion of
adjoining surface water is not duplica-
tive in any other region of the state.
DISTRICT BOARD MEETS
The District's Board of Directors
held Iheir regular monthly meeting in
the Lutbbock office on November 8th.
In rou :ine business, the Board ap-
proved the payment of outstanding
bills; approved 22 applications for
Water Well Permits and authorized
purchase of an assortment of hand
tools for the field representatives.
In other action, the Board set the
date for the upcoming District election
to be held on the 3rd Saturday in
January: and the hiring of attorney
Elmer East as a special consultant for
the election; the employment of
Chark' A. Whitfield as a special ap-9096L SVX31 ')imoni
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T HE C REOSS S EC T IO N
November, 1977
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High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (Tex.). The Cross Section, Volume 23, Number 11, November 1977, periodical, November 1977; Lubbock, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1533032/m1/4/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.