Controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir on Agenda at Region D Water Planning Group Meeting

WHAT: The Northeast Texas Region D Water Planning Group is meeting to discuss the controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir in the state water planning process. Leaders from the Dallas – Fort Worth area (Region C) will be in attendance to hear firsthand from Northeast Texas residents about the impact of Marvin Nichols. This meeting will include a presentation by a Region D Technical Consultant on the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir , a discussion and comments from Region C, a discussion and comments from Region D, and a public comments period in which 5 minutes for each speaker will be allowed.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m .

WHY : The reservoir, proposed more than 50 years ago, would dam the Sulphur River in Northeast Texas and use eminent domain to take 200,000 acres from private ownership to be flooded or used for environmental mitigation. At least 80% of the water would be pumped to the Dallas – Fort Worth region. Recently , at the direction of the Texas Legislature, the Texas Water Development Board published a draft report on the feasibility of the reservoir and invited public comments through October 25 , 2024.

WHERE: Region 8 Education Service Center 4845 US 271 N Pittsburg, TX 75686

WHO: All Northeast Texas residents concerned about Marvin Nichols are invited to come speak about how the proposed reservoir would impact them.

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