North Texas Needs New Reservoirs, Water Planners Say. But Plan Faces Stiff Opposition

North Texas needs new reservoirs, water planners say. But plan faces stiff opposition

Dozens of North Texans filled a May 19 meeting held by state water planners. Many shared the same goal: voicing their opposition against a proposed $7 billion Northeast Texas reservoir that’s been proposed for over 50 years.

North Texas water fight intensifies over proposed reservoir project

DFW backs the Marvin Nichols Reservoir for future water needs, but East Texans oppose the project, citing displacement and eminent domain concerns.