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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
David Baker honored with HCA Heart of the Hill Country Award
Our Executive Director, David Baker, was honored with this year’s Heart of the Hill Country Award. The award honors exceptional environmental stewards and recognizes their leadership in conservation. Cibolo Center for Conservation’s Carolyn Chipman Evans was also honored at the event. David and Carolyn join past recipients-Sky Lewey of the Nueces River Authority, Karen Ford … Continue reading David Baker honored with HCA Heart of the Hill Country Award
About the Jacob’s Well Multiport Monitor Well
The Watershed Association is proud to host the Jacob’s Well Multiport Monitor Well featured in the recent Texas Water Development Board video: Groundwater sampling helps better understand Edwards-Trinity Aquifers. The Multiport Well was one of two wells installed earlier this year to better measure recharge and aquifer dynamics in the Jacob’s Well Groundwater Management Zone. … Continue reading About the Jacob’s Well Multiport Monitor Well
Recent Rains Lead to Some Flow at Jacob’s Well (Oct 2022 Hydro Report)
After 32 days of zero flow this year, Jacob’s Well finally started flowing again! With a total of about 3/4 of an inch of rain this week, a little recharge and less groundwater pumping goes a long way! It’s a happy thing to see, but springflow is less than 0.5 cfs and will likely subside … Continue reading Recent Rains Lead to Some Flow at Jacob’s Well (Oct 2022 Hydro Report)