The Watershed Association is excited to bring our next educational series,
[Land. Water. Connection] to our community as part of the Blanco Cypress Watershed Protection Plan (BCWPP). This collaborative effort with Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, Hays County, the City of Woodcreek, and the City of Wimberley plays a vital role in shaping water resiliency in our region.
**This year-long series will be offered in two modules from March to May and in the Fall from September to November.**
First Event: Saturday, March 21st
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wimberley Village Library
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Second Event: Saturday, April 25th
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Meadows Center for Water & the Environment
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Third Event: Saturday, May 31st
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Community Field Project TBD
More Details Coming Soon…
March 21st
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wimberley Village Library
Land & Water in our Valley: Understanding the Current State of Hill Country Water
Water shapes everything here in the Hill Country: our landscapes, our livelihoods, and our sense of home. This session invites our community into a grounded, big-picture conversation about where our water comes from, how it’s changing, and what those changes mean for the Wimberley Valley right now.
David Baker and Zane Porterfield will guide a discussion on the current state of our local water, from aquifer conditions and surface water trends to the land-use decisions that influence our waterways. We’ll share key updates from the Blanco Cypress Watershed Protection Plan (BCWPP), highlight opportunities for community involvement, and outline practical steps we can take today to strengthen our shared responsibility to the waters that sustain us.
The community is encouraged to bring questions. We will take a deep dive into understanding our Watershed and leave you with a clear path to stewardship in our Valley.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, March 21st
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Wimberley Village Library
Keynote Speakers
David Baker
Executive Director, The Watershed Association
Zane Porterfield
Public Engagement, Advocacy & Community Outreach Coordinator
The Watershed Association
April 25th
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Meadows Center for Water & the Environment
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Activating Stewardship: Strategies for the Future
As drought continues to reshape life across Texas, conversations about water conservation, resilience, and shared responsibility are more important than ever. This session invites our community into an engaging exploration of rainwater harvesting, One Water principles, and the evolving strategies that can help households and regions adapt during times of record drought.
Together, we’ll examine insights from a statewide rainwater harvesting study, including how different zip codes influence collection potential and long-term water security. An interactive water calculator will be shared to aid in the discussion of household water use during drought.
We’ll also hear perspectives on watershed planning, community-scale conservation, and the human side of water stewardship, from emerging professionals developing new approaches to stakeholder engagement, to regional leaders advancing collaborative solutions through the Blanco Cypress Watershed Protection Plan and growing One Water initiatives.
The extended session will conclude with the option to join a glass-bottom boat tour or a guided walk through the Spring Lake wetlands, connecting the day’s ideas back to the living systems that sustain our region.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, April 25th
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Meadows Center for Water & the Environment
Keynote Speakers
Jenna Walker, M.A. Geo
Director of Watershed Studies, Meadows Center for Water & the Environment
Desiree Jackson, M.S.
Science & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
May 30th
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Community Watershed Field Project, Location TBD (More details coming soon)
Questions? Contact:
Amber Smith: amber@watershedassociation.org