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An urgent message to groundwater users in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

Spring flow and groundwater levels are at critically low levels. Most residents in western Hays County rely on groundwater for potable drinking water, whether from an individual well or a water utility like Aqua Texas or Wimberley Water Supply Corp. We need to reduce water use to preserve existing water supplies until we receive enough … Continue reading An urgent message to groundwater users in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

Press Release: Art4Water Spotlights Eight Great Texas Springs

AUSTIN, TEXAS- July 19, 2022 – In partnership with the Austin Central Library, the Watershed Association has created a poster exhibit highlighting eight great Texas springs. The exhibit, located on the 6th floor gallery, features posters illustrating the beauty, significance and challenges for each spring. The poster exhibit deepens the discussion of the springs initiated … Continue reading Press Release: Art4Water Spotlights Eight Great Texas Springs

Drought Severely Impacting Spring Flow and Groundwater Levels

July 2022 Hydro Report Springs and monitor wells in both the Trinity and Edwards Aquifers show significant drought impacts. Jacob’s Well spring flow is fluctuating between 0.6 and 0.09 cfs.  Nearby pumping from water supply wells supplying Woodcreek are known to directly affect spring flow when the pumps are running.  The County suspended swimming at … Continue reading Drought Severely Impacting Spring Flow and Groundwater Levels

Art4Water Sponsorship Invitation

While we have been protecting Texas land and water for over 25 years through shaping public policy, land and water stewardship, education, and conservation, this year we are celebrating a new era of advocacy that includes the language of expression, through the Art4Water Program. Art4Water increases support for Texas Water by hosting experiences, events and initiatives … Continue reading Art4Water Sponsorship Invitation