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Wimberley Transportation Master Plan – Watershed Association Public Comments

The City of Wimberley Council has opened a public hearing on the Transportation Master Plan. Public Comments will continue to be accepted until December 1 at the next City Council Meeting where agenda items include the public hearing and discussion and possible action on the Transportation Master Plan. The intense drought of 2022 reminds us … Continue reading Wimberley Transportation Master Plan – Watershed Association Public Comments

Final 2022 Ecoli Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River

Every year since 1984, volunteers with the Wimberley Water Advisory Group have sampled 10 sites on Cypress Creek and the Blanco River to monitor long-term bacteria trends. This program continues with support from the Wimberley Chamber of Commerce, the Watershed Association, the Wimberley Community Civic Club, and the Wimberley Lions Club.  Special thanks to Pete … Continue reading Final 2022 Ecoli Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River

Press Release: TESPA Announces Legal Action Against Proposed Rock Quarry in Edwards Recharge Zone

The Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Alliance (TESPA) formally filed for legal action against the rock crushing facility on Needmore Ranch by Far South Mining LLC on November 7, 2022.  More details can be found in their press release issued November 10, 2022 or on their website: Far South Mining LLC — TESPA (tespatexas.org) FOR IMMEDIATE … Continue reading Press Release: TESPA Announces Legal Action Against Proposed Rock Quarry in Edwards Recharge Zone

Jacob’s Well Monitoring During Severe Drought

Jacob’s Well springflow is an important metric to inform groundwater management but maintaining the gauge during severe drought and zero flow is particularly challenging. During a recent field trip for the University of Texas Beginning Geology Field Experience class (GEO 401), students explored how the gauging station at Jacob’s Well calculates flow. The USGS uses … Continue reading Jacob’s Well Monitoring During Severe Drought