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Groundwater and Surface Water 3D Animation

In the Hill Country, groundwater and surface water are connected.  Clear springs feed our iconic creeks and rivers.  Water recharges aquifers (our groundwater supply) through caves and fractures in creek and riverbeds. Groundwater and surface water are managed differently.  Groundwater is considered a private property right and managed through local groundwater conservation districts.  Surface water … Continue reading Groundwater and Surface Water 3D Animation

Results from Well Visits – Trinity Aquifers

The scientific report documenting the summer 2021 well visits is now available.  The Lower Trinity and Middle Trinity Aquifer potentiometric surface maps presented in this report are indices for aquifer health and characterize Trinity Aquifer flow regimes in-depth. The maps provided are compared to previous studies and will be valuable timestamps for future studies. Additionally, … Continue reading Results from Well Visits – Trinity Aquifers

Feral Hog Management to Include Bounty Program in Hays County for 2022

In a press release earlier this month, the Feral Hog Task Force announced the continuation of a County-wide feral hog management effort. Hays County will be continuing countywide feral hog management efforts in 2022 after receiving a $7,500 grant from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Wildlife Services. The Hays County program will include a five-dollar … Continue reading Feral Hog Management to Include Bounty Program in Hays County for 2022

Parks and Open Space Projects

Nature is more important than ever these days.  As the fastest growing county in Texas, Hays County has taken a proactive approach to setting aside sensitive lands and preserving them as parks and open spaces.  The $75 million bond funding approved by voters (Prop A) in the November 2020 election will help increase access to … Continue reading Parks and Open Space Projects