There are so many worthy, incredible nonprofits that make the Hill Country a better place and deserve support–especially today, Giving Tuesday. We are proud to be part of the Hill Country Conservation Network and collaborate with so many talented scientists, policy makers, and stewards. Together with friends, members, and colleagues, we have worked to inspire … Continue reading Support Your Watershed Association This Giving Tuesday
Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) and Watershed Partners, a program of WVWA, jointly launched the Texas Innovation Corridor (TxIC) Future Development project Nov. 15, celebrating funding approval in October from GSMP’s board matched equally by WVWA. The $43,000, five-month project will be executed by Siglo Group, led by Jonathan Ogren, to create a conservation and … Continue reading Texas Innovation Corridor Future Development Project Launches
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 2021 Ecoli Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River
November 2021 Hydro Report The wet conditions this Fall have boosted spring flow at area Middle Trinity springs. Flow in the Blanco River peaked at 9,210 cfs on Oct. 14. After runoff subsided, springs continue well above previous baseflow conditions. Pre-rain conditions at Pleasant Valley and Park Springs on the Blanco River upstream of Fischer … Continue reading Rain brings increases in spring flow and groundwater levels
WVWA firmly supports the Blanco Water Reclamation Task Force recommendation to the City of Blanco dated October 30, 2021. WVWA applauds the thorough analysis done by Aqua Strategies documented in the Assessment of the Costs for Two Wastewater Disposal Strategies for the City of Blanco memo. We agree with no discharge. By relying on wastewater … Continue reading Support for Blanco Land Application Permit instead of Direct Discharge