Tree impacts–especially to iconic Cypress trees–along the Blanco River is still evident from the 2015 flood. Those trees are a key part of the riparian habitat and help stabilize banks to minimize erosion. We learned that Treefolks is expanding a floodplain reforestation program to include Travis, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, and Burnet counties. The program works … Continue reading Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is an essential partner in environmental stewardship. Their staff specializes in natural resource management. They need to be able to serve the citizens of the State of Texas by speaking for the health of Texas parks, wildlife, and water resources. Representative Tracy King’s proposed HB 2716 would allow TPWD to … Continue reading Action alert: Bill Will Restore Texas Parks’ Role in Protecting the State’s Water, Fish, and Wildlife Resources
Hill Country creeks, streams, and rivers are low-nutrient waterways. Direct discharges to these creeks alter the nutrient load and impact the natural ecosystem. We are so pleased that the developer withdrew the TCEQ application for sewage treatment facility along Barton Creek. The Save Barton Creek Association and Save Our Springs’ recent press release details the … Continue reading Developer withdraws permit application for sewage plant on Barton Creek
Things move very quickly at this stage in the legislative process. The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance provided an Earth Day update (4/22/21) with some great news: The Texas legislature is giving us some real reasons to celebrate Earth Day! We are delighted to inform you that yesterday the House of Representatives voted final approval to one of our favorite … Continue reading Earth Day Legislative Update
Lowest Groundwater Level Recorded Since 2005 April 2021 Hydro Report Groundwater, springs, creeks, and rivers are connected in the Hill Country. In March, groundwater levels in the HTGCD Mt. Baldy monitor well, a Middle Trinity Aquifer (Cow Creek) well, reached the lowest level recorded since Nov. 2005 (Fig. 1). Most of Western Hays County residents … Continue reading Lowest Groundwater Level Recorded Since 2005 (2021 April Hydro Report)