The Watershed Association

Blanco City Council Meeting
2022-03-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | City of Blanco Byars Building, 308 Pecan Street, Blanco, 78606, United States
The Blanco City Council holds regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month usually at the Byars Building (308 Pecan Street) at 6 p.m. Check agenda for location.
Agendas are posted online on the City Council page (link) and at City Hall 72 hours before meetings.
Meetings are also livestreamed through GoToMeeting. The link is provided in the meeting agenda.

Hays County Commissioners Court
2022-03-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-02-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-02-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-02-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-02-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Hays County Court House, 111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
Weekly Court sessions take place at the Hays County Historic Courthouse, located at 111 E. San Antonio St., in San Marcos, Texas. The five-member body of elected officials hold Court beginning at 9 a.m. each Tuesday at the County Courthouse, unless otherwise posted.
Court Agendas
The Court’s agenda is posted on this site each Friday prior to the next session, in addition to various offices throughout the county. Draft agendas are posted here.
Archives of past Court minutes are available as well.
If you would like to have an item placed on the Hays County Commissioners Court agenda, please contact your County Commissioner’s Office.

Commissioners Court Minutes Archive
Weekly Agenda
Commissioners Courtroom Rules of Decorum

For full details and information, check the Hays County Commissioners Court webpage.

Wimberley City Council Meeting
2022-03-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Wimberley City Chambers, 221 Stillwater Drive, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
City of Wimberley City Council meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Wimberley City Chambers located at 221 Stillwater Drive, Wimberley, Texas 78676.
2022 Agendas and Meeting Minutes (link)

Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Regular Board Meeting
2022-03-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-06 17:00 - 19:00 | TX
REGULAR BOARD MEETING HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS – HELD IN WIMBERLEY LOCATION
Normal time: 5:00 PM
The location alternates between Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
Wimberley Location: Hays County Extension Office (Meeting Room)
200 Stillwater Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676
Dripping Springs Location: Sunset Canyon Baptist Church, Multi-Purpose Room in the Family Life Center bldg., 4000 US-290 West, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Check the Agenda on the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Meetings and Agenda webpage.
Registration for Public Comment requires submitting a Public Participation Form before the meeting begins. Properly registered speakers must limit Public Comments to 5 minutes for all topics. All Public Comments will be made during the Public Comments section of the meeting. Any person participating in the meeting must be recognized and identified by the Presiding Officer each time they speak. The District will accept written comments by 4pm the
business day before the Board Meeting. Written comments may be submitted on any item by email to staff3@haysgroundwater.com or by mail to PO Box 1648, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Board. HTGCD agendas, Public Participation Forms, approved meeting minutes, and any available backup materials are posted on the District website, www.haysgroundwater.com under Quick Links/Agendas/Meeting Year/ Meeting Date.
Click Here to view the Watershed Association’s Comments on the HTGCD proposed rule changes.

Texas Land Conservation Conference
2022-03-02 15:00 - 2022-03-04 10:00 | Austin, Tx
The Texas Land Trust Council’s 26th annual Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held in person on March 2-4, 2022 at the Hilton Austin Airport.The conference is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation, private landowners interested in conserving their land, government, business and NGO agency partners, and any person interested in learning more about these important issues in Texas. Join for three days of learning, inspiration, and fantastic networking events to work together to #ConserveTexasLand!
The conference brings together experts from around the state and nation to discuss a variety of conservation-related issues, providing an exceptional opportunity for learning and engagement in order to advance land and water conservation in Texas.

Old Kyle Road Improvements: Wimberley Valley Trails Initiative Virtual Public Meeting
2022-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Old Kyle Road in downtown Wimberley is one of the busiest and most congested roads in the Valley. Parking, pedestrian access, traffic, bike routes, and stormwater runoff make it a particularly tricky improvement project. This is an opportunity to improve and protect water quality in Cypress Creek, make walking and biking safer, and enhance the downtown experience.
The Wimberley Valley Trails Initiative is going to hold a Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

The Wimberley Valley Trails Project is an effort by Hays County and the City of Wimberley to develop a multi-year vision plan to improve connectivity, safety, and mobility in the cities of Wimberley and Woodcreek, which includes improvements to Old Kyle Road between Wimberley Square to FM 3237.
The Virtual Public Meeting will be an opportunity to submit thoughts on potential concepts to make Old Kyle Road a safer, more accessible corridor with improved sidewalks, bike paths, safe crosswalks, native landscaping, and more. During the meeting, you will have a chance to ask questions, share comments, and discuss ideas.
Details and registration for the meeting are available at: Wimberley Valley Trails Initiative’s Virtual Public Meeting announcement (link)

Woodcreek City Council Meeting
2022-02-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Camp Young Judea, 121 Camp Young Judaea Rd, Woodcreek, TX, United States
Woodcreek City Council meets at 6:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month, usually at Camp Young Judea. Meetings are also streamed online.
Agendas are available on the Meetings webpage (link).

Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Regular Board Meeting
2022-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | TX
** Rescheduled due to icy weather
REGULAR BOARD MEETING HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Normal time: 5:00 PM
Location alternates between Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
Wimberley Location: Hays County Extension Office (Meeting Room)
200 Stillwater Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676
Dripping Springs Location: Sunset Canyon Baptist Church, Multi-Purpose Room in the Family Life Center bldg., 4000 US-290 West, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Check the Agenda on the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Meetings and Agenda webpage.
Registration for Public Comment requires submitting a Public Participation Form before the meeting begins. Properly registered speakers must limit Public Comments to 5 minutes for all topics. All Public Comments will be made during the Public Comments section of the meeting. Any person participating in the meeting must be recognized and identified by the Presiding Officer each time they speak. The District will accept written comments by 4pm the
business day before the Board Meeting. Written comments may be submitted on any item by email to staff3@haysgroundwater.com or by mail to PO Box 1648, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Agenda items may be taken in any order at the discretion of the Board. HTGCD agendas, Public Participation Forms, approved meeting minutes, and any available backup materials are posted on the District website, www.haysgroundwater.com under Quick Links/Agendas/Meeting Year/ Meeting Date

Flooding, Carbon, Climate -- Oh MY! (CCCA Virtual Community Program)
2022-01-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Ever wonder what we can do about flooding, carbon in the air, and climate? Debbie Reid will talk about how conserving land in a watershed can reduce downstream flooding and capture carbon from the atmosphere, thus helping avert the worst consequences of a changing climate. Healthy soils in parks, open spaces, and undisturbed natural areas can hold vast amounts of water and capture a remarkable amount of atmospheric carbon — just two of the many public benefits of keeping land in its healthy natural state. And we can do it right here!
WHO: Guest speaker, Deborah “Debbie” Reid, Technical Director of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance
WHAT: Virtual Community Program on “Floods, Carbon, Climate — Oh My!”
WHEN: Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 6:00 -7:30 pm
WHERE: Click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82566882187pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 825 6688 2187
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Free to the public – More info at: https://www.comalconservation.org/upcomingevents.html#Reid

Two-Step for Karst Barn Dance
2021-11-14 18:00 - 23:00 | Montesino Ranch, 300 Little Arkansas Rd, Wimberley, 78676, United States
TESPA and WVWA Come Together Again To Educate, To Advocate, To Protect.
We may know and treasure our iconic great springs and nearby karst caves, but this International Year of Karst and Caves is time to get to know and better understand the whole rocky system with holes through which the water flows, that powers creeks and streams to form our great rivers and carve great rolling vistas from the ancient shallow seas that once covered the land.
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Karst Campaign Activities, June – December, 2021:
June: What is Karst?
July: Karst and Water Quality
Aug: Hill Country Cave and Karst Heroes
Sept: Karst and Water Supplies
Oct: Karst and Development
Nov: Two-Step for Karst Barn Dance
Dec: Cave Tour

Endangered Species, Endangered Caves, Endangered Aquifers (NCKMS)
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-05 | San Marcos Activity Center, San Marcos, 78666, United States
The National Cave and Karst Management Symposium (NCKMS) will be held in San Marcos this year. Volunteers from area grottos, cave and karst organizations, and researchers have lined up an impressive schedule of field trips, workshops, presentations, and networking events. This is a fabulous way to celebrate the International Year of Karst and learn more about Living with Karst locally!
Find out more:
National Cave and Karst Management Symposium 2021 – Endangered Species, Endangered Caves, Endangered Aquifers (nckms.org)

Shred-It Day
2021-10-30 08:00 - 12:00 | TX
Keep Wimberley Beautiful, Ozona Bank, HEB, and the City of Wimberley are hosting a Shred-It Day on Oct. 30, from 8am-Noon at the Wimberley Community Center parking lot.
They invite you to bring by all paper household items for shredding! Guidelines for Shred-It Day:
The following ARE okay:

Staples
Small paper clips
Manilla folders
All dimensions of paper
All thickness size of paper except cardboard & no boxes will be shredded

The following ARE NOT okay:

Any other material other than paper (ie: batteries, hard drives, metal, CD’s, & anything else)
No 3 ring binders
No large chunky metal clips/paper clamps

Imagine a Day Without Water
2021-10-21 - 2021-10-22 | TX
No water to drink, or wash your hands with. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or do laundry. Hospitals would close without water. Firefighters couldn’t put out fires and farmers couldn’t water their crops. Disease would spread.
This year, we want to help you learn more about where your water comes from and where your water goes. We’ll take a deeper dive into the impact drinking water and wastewater providers have within your community. Many Americans take water for granted every day. But what would a day be like without water?
Imagine a Day Without Water 2021 will be the seventh annual day to raise awareness and educate America about the value of water. Organized by the US Water Alliance, this is a great day to appreciate our incredible water supplies, creeks, rivers, springs, and aquifers.

Drug Take Back
2021-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Bring your unused or expired medication for safe disposal through the Drug Take Back program–right here in Wimberley! Thanks to Keep Wimberley Beautiful, the City of Wimberley, and Hays County for hosting the event at the Wimberley Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 20 between 10am and 2pm.
Safe disposal of medicines helps keep these emerging contaminants out of our aquifers, springs, and rivers. Help protect water supplies and aquatic habitat by bringing old/unused medicines to the Drug Take Back or call your local pharmacy to see if they have a drug disposal kiosk at their location. Hint: The Walgreens at William Cannon and Escarpment has one.

Leadership Summit - A Hill Country Conservation Reunion (HCA)
2021-09-30 08:00 - 18:00 | jester king brewery, 13187 FITZHUGH RD, Austin, TX
The Hill Country Alliance’s annual Leadership Summit will be held outdoors at Jester King Brewery and livestreamed online, Thursday, September 30. Topics span from Hill Country Conservation Network metrics, dark skies, cedar, One Water, and much more!
The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association staff will participate in the One Water panel and reinforce the need for innovation in alternate supplies to protect our creeks, rivers, springs, and water supplies.

Diving Deep into Karst webinar
2021-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
As part of the Deep in the Karst of Texas education initiative, WVWA and TESPA hosted a lunchtime webinar on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Presenters discussed the International Year of Caves and Karst, Texas karst and conservation initiatives, and recent well visits.
From global to local, this discussion is insightful and entertaining. We hope you enjoy!
The recording of the webinar is available:.

Presentations and links in the order they appeared:

Diving through Jacob’s Well, Jacobs Well Exploration Project (YouTube link)
David Baker, Executive Director of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association and Patrick Cox, Executive Director of the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association:

Presentation: Webinar Agenda & Information (pdf)
Water Protectors Fund (website)

George Veni, Executive Director, National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI)
and President, International Union of Speleology (UIS):

Presentation: The International Year of Caves and Karst and Texas Karst (pdf)
UIS International Year of Caves and Karst (video, website)
National Caves and Karst Research Institute (website)

Robin Gary, Managing Director, Wimberley Valley Watershed Association:

Presentation: The 60+ Well Report, Karst and Hill Country Wells (pdf)
Karst 101 and Deep in the Karst of Texas education program (webpage)
Neighborhood Site Visits – Trinity Aquifers (webpage)

Funding for the Deep in the Karst of Texas education campaign provided by the Water Protectors Fund.

Lights Out, Texas (Critical Fall Migration Period)
2021-09-05 - 2021-10-29 | TX
Did you know that 1 out of every 4 birds migrating through the U.S. in fall passes through Texas? Because most migratory birds fly at night, bright lights of commercial and residential buildings attract and disorient birds, causing collisions and leaving birds vulnerable to threats on the ground.
Here’s how you can help: turn out all non-essential lights outside and inside from 11 pm – 6 am every night through November 30, especially during the peak migration period of September 5 – October 29. Learn more and sign up for bird migration alerts: https://texanbynature.org/lightsouttexas/
