Groundwater stewardship director resigns

GIDDINGS — Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District Director Sheril Smith resigned from the board last month after more than nine years advocating local conservation and sustainable development efforts.

Smith served in several leadership roles representing Bastrop and Lee counties, including board president from September 2021 through December 2022, and chaired multiple committees focused on groundwater management and district operations.

Smith’s resignation took effect Feb. 9, according to the district.