Rebecca Springs - The Watershed Association

Purportedly named after Jacob de Cordoba’s wife, Rebecca Spring and surrounding land was acquired by WVWA to protect it from similar threats to the famous spring named after the land agent himself, Jacob’s Well. A public supply well on this tract of land directly impacted spring flow. With strong community support, WVWA purchased the land and retired the well. Because groundwater and surface water are closely connected in the Hill Country, this conservation effort has far-reaching benefits.

Located in northeastern Comal County, Rebecca Springs flows from the base of Cow Creek limestone bluff into Rebecca Creek, a tributary to the Guadalupe River above Canyon Lake. This land conservation protects spring flow, riparian habitat, and inflows into Rebecca Creek, the Guadalupe River, and Canyon Lake.

This Edwards Aquifer Authority weather station measures rainfall to better understand recharge potential for the Trinity Aquifer.
The Cow Creek Limestone is easily eroded and known for cave developments. It is the lowest rock layer in the Middle Trinity Aquifer.
Rebecca Springs is located at the bottom of these Cow Creek Limestone bluffs.
Salamanders thrive in clean, clear spring water with plenty of dissolved oxygen. Finding salamanders at springs means exceptional water quality.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Guadalupe Blanco River Authority, Edwards Aquifer Authority and Wimberley Valley Watershed Association are helping search for salamanders to better understand their range.
Two individual salamanders were found during this survey. They are believed to be Eurycea neotenes or Eurycea latitans, but DNA analysis will confirm.
With external gills, salamanders are very sensitive to pollution and drought.

Importance of Rebecca Springs Conservation Efforts

Groundwater supplies, spring flow, and streamflow are part of the Hill Country water cycle. Conservation efforts and coordinated management are essential to protect water resources for all residents and visitors.

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Edwards Aquifer Authority weather station at Rebecca Springs: Click the Graphs tab to view daily, weekly or monthly summaries.