Meeting asking for input on implementing $2 billion water fund

Here is some info from the Texas Water Development Board asking for input this Friday about making rules to prioritize water supply projects (pipelines, aquifers and such) now that the state has set aside $2 billion in seed capital for those projects.

TO: TWDB Stakeholders
FROM: Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
WHAT: A stakeholder meeting to address issues related to SWIFT.
WHEN: Friday, January 31, 2014, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Stephen F. Austin Building, Room 170, 1700 N. Congress, Austin, TX 78711

WHY:
Texas Water Development Board invites interested parties to attend the stakeholder meeting on issues related to the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT). Input is also needed to help the Board develop rules for prioritizing which state water plan projects will be constructed.

WHO:
TWDB staff will be on hand to answer questions and accept public comments on SWIFT implementation.

 
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