Western Hays County is a groundwater-dependent area. All residents and businesses rely on groundwater or rainwater as their drinking water supply. The springs that provide baseflow to Cypress Creek and the Blanco River come from the same water supply aquifer–the Middle Trinity. With drought and increases in population, it is important to raise awareness about … Continue reading Groundwater Workshop Recap
The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition is back with new artists and three new locations in San Marcos, Texas! 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. The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition made its debut in Austin in May … Continue reading The Kites are Back and You’re Invited!
Healthy riparian areas help sustain the Hill Country’s iconic, clear creeks and rivers. At the boundary between land and water, riparian areas are natural infrastructure that help filter and slow stormwater, prevent erosion, trap sediment and uptake nutrients, and allow for infiltration and recharge into the groundwater system. Conserving healthy riparian areas while allowing … Continue reading Riparian Workshop Recap – Sentinel Peak Preserve, 3/22/2023