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Watershed Association Purchases 74 acres of Dry Cypress for Recharge Protection

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

Support Your Watershed Association This Giving Tuesday

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

Texas Innovation Corridor Future Development Project Launches

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

Final 2021 Ecoli Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River

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

Rain brings increases in spring flow and groundwater levels

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