The WVWA would like to applaud all the agencies involved in flow monitoring at Jacob’s Well. As flow has declined and management decisions leverage these critical measurements, staff have been busy coordinating to ensure that the data are as accurate as possible. Jacob’s Well’s gauge is an incredible example of collaboration from Federal to local … Continue reading Jacob’s Well Flow Monitoring
Recently, the Hays County Commissioners voted to reconstitute the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee (POSAC) to help evaluate projects and allocate the $75 million bond funding approved through Prop A in November’s election. Through last year’s POSAC process, the Committee reviewed and ranked 18 projects designed to increase access to nature, better protect water … Continue reading Hays County Reconstitutes the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee
The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District recently honored a local geologic legend, Al Broun. His work interpreting geophysical logs, collaborating on field studies, and contributing and reviewing reports as vastly improved understanding of the Trinity Aquifers in western Hays County. We join the HTGCD in celebrating Al Broun and thank him for his important contributions. … Continue reading Alex S. Broun Geology Collection donated to the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
Flow at Jacob’s Well is approaching zero. The USGS daily average for January 21 was 0.9 cubic feet per second (cfs), which is up slightly after rainfall earlier this week. Flow in the upper reaches of the Blanco River is reliant on baseflow provided by Trinity Springs, and Pleasant Valley and Park Springs only measure … Continue reading 2021 January Hydro Report
TESPA Public Statement issued January 12, 2021 On January 11, 2021, shortly after 8:00 p.m., Electro Purification (EP) filed a Notice of Nonsuit and Request to Remand the Application to Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD). TESPA anticipates the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) Judge will grant the Nonsuit next week. When that … Continue reading TESPA Statement on Electro Purification Filing Notice of Non-suit