In Texas, every 5 years the Texas Water Development Board, groundwater conservation districts, and stakeholders work through a planning process to establish a Desired Future Condition (DFC) for all the major aquifers in the state. DFCs for the major aquifers are defined by region for each of the 16 Groundwater Management Areas (GMAs). GMA 9 … Continue reading Trinity Aquifer Desired Future Conditions
Drought Conditions Return April 2022 Hydro Report Middle Trinity spring flow in the Blanco River basin has been generally on the decline since November 2021, with only a small recharge event at the end of February. Drought conditions have returned. Jacob’s Well spring, and therefore Cypress Creek, is fluctuating between 2 and 3 cubic feet … Continue reading Hydro Report: 2022 April
The Watershed Association has long worked to protect our springs, streams, and rivers and lends its strong support for the TCEQ Pristine Streams Petition. Only 22 classified stream segments remain clean, clear, and pristine–Cypress Creek, the Blanco River, Barton Creek, and Onion Creek are among them. Hill Country creeks and rivers are low-nutrient environments and … Continue reading Action Alert: Support TCEQ Pristine Streams Petition
The Hill Country is growing. Population is booming and communities are trying to keep up with soaring demand. The State of the Hill Country Report helps give a snapshot of conditions and policies that effect land, water, and communities in our area. Informed decisions are a more sustainable way to manage the delicate resources of … Continue reading State of the Hill Country Report Now Available
The Wimberley Valley and Texas Hill Country benefit from conservation successes made possible because of passionate individuals like Joe Day. Last week, we lost this water protector, land steward, and champion for groundwater conservation to complications caused by cancer. From the mid-1990s, Joe focused his insight and expertise to further sustainable economic development and environmental … Continue reading Tribute to Joe Day