While acknowledging the serious consequences of the drought in Texas, the undersigned hereby express deep concern over the way the water in Medina Lake has been managed and assert the entities managing the gates in Medina Dam must share the responsibility for draining Medina Lake. The undersigned wish to express support for the efforts undertaken by the Save Medina Lake.com committee and urge local communities and the State of Texas to introduce measures ensuring the water will be conserved to the greatest extent possible.

Conservation and responsible management of the gates at the Medina Lake Dam is vital to realizing the importance of the lake for recharging the aquifer, securing water for irrigation and other downstream purposes, supporting fish and wildlife, securing water for firefighting and the local community as well as taking into account the economic and recreational interest associated with Medina Lake.