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
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
Directors’ Year-End Letter Jacob’s Well is a timeless source of inspiration and a symbol of gratitude for the gift of water- the water that connects all of us. The Well serves as a reminder of the Hill Country’s natural beauty and the delicate balance that requires us to work together to preserve what we love. … Continue reading 2021 Reflections and Accomplishments
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
Wimberley Valley Watershed Association FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 19, 2021 WIMBERLEY, TX The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (WVWA) finalized the purchase of 74 acres adjacent to the Colemans Canyon Preserve on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. This purchase secures critical recharge area for the Middle Trinity Aquifer and is within the catchment area for Jacob’s Well. … Continue reading Watershed Association Purchases 74 acres of Dry Cypress for Recharge Protection