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The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (District) is charged with managing the groundwater resources within its jurisdictional boundaries. In recognition of the importance of maintaining springflow from Jacob’s Well, the District’s Board of Directors formed a technical committee of groundwater scientists tasked with evaluating hydrogeologic... View

From off-road vehicle abuse in streambeds to nonnative in­vasive species in riparian areas, from the threat of wastewater discharge in pristine headwater creeks to proposals for burying low-level radioactive waste and landfilling of fracking byproducts on floodplains, from water marketing plans seeking to export large... View

The Texas Hill Country is blessed with incredible charm and aesthetic appeal; Its natural environment including creeks, rivers, and springs are a central draw. Many Hill Country residents rely on wells for their drinking water and livelihoods. Creeks and springs serve as important recreational hubs,... View

Groundwater-dependent species are among the least-known components of global biodiversity, as well as some of the most vulnerable because of rapid groundwater depletion at regional and global scales. The karstic Edwards–Trinity aquifer system of west-central Texas is one of the most species-rich groundwater systems in... View

In the fall of 2017, the Jacob’s Well Studio seeks to continue the mission of the Hill Country Studio in imagining a sustainable future for the Hill Country, one that preserves the region’s natural resources, especially water, as well as the rich blend of cultures... View

Biological monitoring represents an effective tool toward determining ecosystem health. Recently it has also been useful for establishing nutrient concentration criteria due to nonlinear responses of biota to nutrient enrichment. Stream benthic diatoms are commonly used to evaluate trophic conditions, and, due to narrow autecological... View

The landowners interested in discussing the opportunity for participating in a conservation program include Colman’s Canyon owned by the Coleman Family, the property owned by Stephen Flocke and the Rocky Romano tract. The Coleman Family have one large parcel at just under 156 acres, Stephen Flocke... View

Introduction Texans have a long-standing dependence on groundwater. Its usage has steadily increased throughout the state’s history. In the earliest years, farmers required groundwater for their livelihoods. In the 1930s, groundwater was an essential tool in stopping the seemingly endless Dust Bowl in the Texas Panhandle... View

The Cypress Creek Watershed Protection Plan is the result of a six-year collaboration between numerous groups and individuals. Each have played an important role in the Cypress Creek Project and its planning, activities, and garnering support from the community. While proper recognition of every person... View

The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) presented The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture (UTSOA) with their collaborative strategy and draft vision for the Texas Hill Country. The Alliance asked UTSOA to use fresh eyes and planning expertise to provide new ideas and strategies... View