Everyone Brings Something Different – Dennis Gorden on the Value of a Diverse Board
The Authority's success has been built on the experience and expertise of its Board of Directors.
Melinda Silva on the Authority’s Engaged Board of Directors
Successful infrastructure projects depend on more than engineering—they require informed leadership and long-term commitment.
Cam Postle on Building the Right Team
The Authority's success has depended on more than infrastructure—it has depended on bringing together experienced leadership and the right technical expertise.
Chase Juhl on Quality Control During Construction
Chase Juhl explains the specialized inspection process used to help ensure the long-term reliability of the Surface Water Supply Project.
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.
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