Eric Hansen on Planning for Future Generations
Eric Hansen explains why the Authority plans and invests for future generations, building infrastructure designed to serve the region for 50 years and beyond.
Nancy Collins on the Importance of Collaboration
Nancy Collins explains why collaboration has been one of the defining strengths behind the Authority's success.
The Ground Beneath Us Is Sinking
Gary Struzick explains how continued groundwater pumping caused the land to sink across west Houston.
Melinda Silva on Planning a Regional Water System Through Urban Areas
Planning a regional surface water system through a dense, rapidly developing urban area required extraordinary coordination.
WHCRWA 08-12-26 Meeting Information (FRY ROAD MUD)
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond the Board’s control, the August 12th WHCRWA Board Meeting will not be held at the Central Pump Station.
Alex Garcia on Planning for Surface Water Conversion
Alex Garcia explains how the 1999 conversion requirements led local leaders to begin planning for a new water supply strategy.
Joe B. Allen on the Formation of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority
Joe B. Allen recounts - the Authority’s formation—from early conversion planning and legislative action to negotiations with the City of Houston
Dan Sallee on How WHCRWA Got Started
Dan Sallee recalls recognizing the need for a coordinated approach to surface water conversion. A lunch with Wayne Ahrens and Jim Boone helped begin the effort that ultimately led to the Authority’s creation.
Chase Juhl on Tunnel Construction Challenges
Chase Juhl explains how the SWSP team successfully completed one of the program's most technically demanding tunneling efforts.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: August 12 Meeting Location
Beginning August 12, 2026, WHCRWA Board meetings will be held at the Central Pump Station rather than the Fry Road MUD Admin Building.