White River Reservoir plant honored for 25+ years of weather observations

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  • QUARTER CENTURY The White River Reservoir Water Treatment Plant was recognized last week with a 25 Year Honored Institution award. Staff member Brice Bownds (right), the plant’s current observer, accepted the award from Lubbock Weather Forecast Office meteorologist in charge (MIC) Justin Weaver (left). | COURTESY PHOTO
    QUARTER CENTURY The White River Reservoir Water Treatment Plant was recognized last week with a 25 Year Honored Institution award. Staff member Brice Bownds (right), the plant’s current observer, accepted the award from Lubbock Weather Forecast Office meteorologist in charge (MIC) Justin Weaver (left). | COURTESY PHOTO
    For a quarter century— through rain, drought, snow, hail and wind— employees at the White River Reservoir Water Treatment Plant in southwestern Dickens County have contributed official weather observations daily to the National Weather Service NWS Observing Program. On June, the facility was presented with a 25 Year Honored Institution plaque at the lake.Observing Pr...

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