After 32 days of zero flow this year, Jacob’s Well finally started flowing again! With a total of about 3/4 of an inch of rain this week, a little recharge and less groundwater pumping goes a long way! It’s a happy thing to see, but springflow is less than 0.5 cfs and will likely subside … Continue reading Recent Rains Lead to Some Flow at Jacob’s Well (Oct 2022 Hydro Report)
Municipal Utility Districts, like the one proposed at Hays Commons, are often outside of city limits or within small communities, where there are fewer environmental protections. Because groundwater supplies have expansive recharge areas, land use over those sensitive areas should be well-planned to safeguard community water supplies, groundwater quality, and way of life for those … Continue reading Development in Austin’s ETJ Threatens Groundwater Quality
It was so heartening to see the crowd at the Future of Blanco County meeting last night. We’re proud to be part of it! Thank you, City of Blanco, Hill Country Alliance, Selah – Bamberger Preserve, Comal County Conservation Alliance, and friends and neighbors in Blanco County. Drought, Groundwater Pumping, and Conservation are an integral … Continue reading Future of Blanco County Meeting – Drought, Groundwater & Conservation Recap
In the last weeks of August, Wimberley received between 1.5-2 inches of rain. It’s a refreshing change to the persistent hot, dry weather this summer. Richard Shaver, Director of the Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department, asked a wise question: “What does recovery look like?” With Jacob’s Well basically not flowing (see photo by David Baker … Continue reading What Does Drought Recovery Look Like? (Sept 2022 Hydro Report)