The Watershed Association

Wimberley City Council Meeting
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 County Commissioners Court
2023-05-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-11 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.

Land Stewardship Ranch Tour in Fredericksburg, TX
2023-05-12 08:30 - 11:30

Woodcreek City Council Meeting
2023-05-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-12 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).

Blanco City Council Meeting
2023-05-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Native Plant Society of Texas, Hill Country Chapter meeting
2023-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Barnabas Connection, 101 W Spoke Hill Dr, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
At the Hill Country Chapter of the Native Plant Society quarterly meeting, David Baker will give an overview of the Watershed Association Mission and Purpose and outline environmental challenges and existential threats we face in the Texas Hill Country along with Nature Based solutions we are collectively working on to mitigate the impacts of growth, land fragmentation and climate changes in the fastest growing county in the USA. The public is welcome to attend!
Monday, May 8, 2023
Doors open at 6:30, Presentation begins at 7:00pm
at The Barnabus Connection
101 W Spoke Hill Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676
(former Lutheran Church of the Resurrection)
More details: Hill Country Chapter – Native Plant Society of Texas (npsot.org)

Rural Roundup: Inspiring Community Identity, Bandera, TX
2023-05-06 10:00 - 14:00

Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition: Gallery Opening
2023-05-05 18:00 - 21:00 | San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, Texas, 78666, United States
Experience 50+ Art Kites inspired by water, free lite bites, and mocktails, artist meet and greet, and music by Big Cedar Fever!
The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition is a showcase of Art4Water, a program of the Watershed Association, highlighting the intersection between art, culture, expression, and conservation. A collaboration between The Watershed Association, Terry Zee Lee, and The San Marcos Arts Commission, this exhibit features the work of 30+ national and local artists to raise awareness of threatened Texas springs and the vital connection of water to life.
The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition debuted in Austin, TX in 2022 and will be featured in three San Marcos buildings from May-September 2023 with the addition of 4 new artists.
Art4Water turns to our community’s artists as facilitators of a deeper connection to nature through the medium of visual expression.
Join us for an evening of celebration to experience the Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition and learn more about experiential programming that connects artists and visionaries to the mission of environmental stewardship.
This exhibit can be found at three locations across San Marcos from May-September 2023:
San Marcos Public Library: 625 E Hopkins St.
San Marcos Activity Center: 501 E Hopkins St.
The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment: 211 San Marcos Springs Dr.

Holistic Grazing Workshop in Comfort, TX
2023-05-05 08:30 - 16:00

Wimberley City Council Meeting
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Wimberley City Chambers, 221 Stillwater Drive, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
The Wimberley City Council generally holds bi-weekly regular board meetings on Thursday evenings at the City offices at 221 Stillwater, Wimberley, Texas 78676, starting at 6pm. Schedule adjustments are made for holidays and agenda load. Check the Public Meetings page for details and official postings.
Agendas and meeting packets are available on the City Agendas portal: https://www.cityofwimberley.com/292/Public-Meetings

Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Regular Board Meeting
2023-05-04 17:00 - 19:00
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.

Septic System Workshop (Cypress Creek Project)
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Hays County Precinct 3 Building, 200 Stillwater Road, Ste 102, Wimberley, TX, United States
Ryan Gerlich, OSSF Specialist with Texas Agrilife Extension, will lead an Introduction to Septic Systems Workshop that will highlight common system types, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Presentations will cover the treatment processes, health and safety considerations, how to inspect, and maintain the system. This course also provides answers to the most frequently asked septic system questions, including when to pump out a tank and what can or cannot go down the drain.
Eric Vangaasbeek, Hays County Environmental Specialist and Aaron McCoy, Hays County Extension Agent will discuss county-specific guidelines and programs. Robin Gary and David Baker with the Watershed Association, Jenna Walker and Desiree Jackson with the Meadow Center for Water and the Environment will be available to answer questions regarding Cypress Creek and Blanco River monitoring efforts.
The full, in-person workshop is limited to 25 participants due to the room capacity. Please let Robin Gary (robingary@wimberleywatershed.org) know if your RSVP status has changed to free up space for others. There will be a limited, virtual option for folks that cannot make the trip to the Hays County Precinct 3 Office, Agrilife Extension Office. We’re using Eventbrite to track sign-ups and submit pre-workshop questions. Click the RSVP link below to reserve your spot either in person or virtually for the Septic System Workshop!

Septic System Workshop (full, in person) – Click to RSVP
Septic System Workshop (limited, virtual edition) – Click to RSVP

Drought and Groundwater Demand (Water Quality Protection Lands Speaker Series)
2023-04-28 12:00 - 13:00

Earth Day - Kite Flying and Building!
2023-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, 211 San Marcos Springs Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States
The 10th Annual Earth Day San Marcos Festival returns to the headwaters of the San Marcos River on Saturday, April 22, 2023! This FREE community-wide, family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our local natural resources and connect with nature.
Earth Day San Marcos will offer hands-on educational activities for all ages and a full day of entertainment through demonstrations and live performances. Plus, over 40 eco-friendly exhibitors and vendors will be on hand this year to highlight a wide variety of environmental and sustainability-related topics.

We hope to see you there!

Groundwater Workshop (Cypress Creek Project)
2023-04-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX, 78676, United States
Details:
Click for agenda
Well owners and groundwater users across Hays County are invited to a Groundwater Workshop on Wednesday, April 19 from 11-1. Join for the full workshop in-person or watch presentations live through a virtual edition. RSVP links below.
Presentations will include information on troubleshooting tips and tricks for water supply wells during drought, interpreting data from area springs and groundwater monitoring sites, and drought and groundwater management. This workshop is part of the Cypress Creek Watershed Protection Plan. Speakers include Robin Gary of the Watershed Association, Charlie Flatten of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, and Marcus Gary of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
After the workshop, staff will be available to screen well samples for conductivity (which can estimate total dissolved solids) and to help search for drillers reports online (useful information in well completion).

If interested in the water screening, participants can fill a clean bottle with water from the closest water faucet to the well head. Rinse and reuse a plastic water bottle. This is not fancy science–just a ballpark estimate of conductivity.
If interested in locating a drillers log, participants are encouraged to investigate the original house and/or well owner’s last name (often show on County appraisal records under the History section: https://esearch.hayscad.com/).

Reserve your spot:
The full, in-person workshop is limited to 45 participants due to the room capacity. Please let Robin Gary (robingary@wimberleywatershed.org) know if your RSVP status has changed to free up space for others. There will be a limited, virtual option for folks that cannot make the trip to the Community Center. We’re using Eventbrite to track sign-ups and submit pre-workshop questions. Click the RSVP link below to reserve your spot either in person or virtually for the Groundwater Workshop!

Groundwater Workshop (full, in person) – Click to RSVP
Groundwater Workshop (limited, virtual edition) – Click to RSVP

National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call (US EPA)
2023-04-18 13:00 - 15:00

Engaged Ecology: Exploring the Ecology of Transformation (Texas State University Philosophy Dialogue Series)
2023-04-17 12:30 - 14:00 | Texas State University, Comal Building, Room 102, 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX, 78666, United States

Environmental Justice Leaders Roundtable Virtual Discussion (US EPA)
2023-04-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
The US EPA announced a Virtual Discussion at the Environmental Justice Leaders Roundtable with the Regional Administrator, Dr. Earthea Nance and EJ team.
Questions or input about the virtual discussion can be emailed directly to Kathryn Vogle at Vogle.Kathryn@epa.gov.
Join by Zoom: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1606326835
