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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Nueces County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bulky waste dumpster collection mini-grants
Each precinct could apply for a $10,000 CBBEP mini-grant to fund free community dumpster events for bulky waste — helping keep illegal dumping out of bayous and estuaries.
Groundwater Management
Folks in western Nueces County are worried that heavy groundwater pumping by CCW is going to dry up their local supply. This fight could force the city to finally put some real limits on how much water companies are allowed to pull out of the ground.
Water Shortage and Drought Emergency
Nueces County faces severe drought and declining reservoir levels, prompting a local disaster declaration. Residents expressed intense concern that municipal and industrial water demands are draining rural groundwater aquifers and threatening rural livelihoods.