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Recycling, Upcycling, and Greenfielding at Coleman’s Canyon Preserve

When WVWA purchased the Coleman’s Canyon property in 2019, there was a lot of work needed to restore the land.  Perhaps the biggest project was greenfielding the derelict buildings–removing structures and impervious cover. Finding opportunity in the challenge, David Baker, WVWA’s Executive Director, searched for a company that could strategically deconstruct the buildings to recycle, … Continue reading Recycling, Upcycling, and Greenfielding at Coleman’s Canyon Preserve

Recharge to Discharge Karst Tour – Coleman’s Canyon to Jacob’s Well

UT Jackson School of Geosciences Hydro Field Camp visited staff at the WVWA Coleman’s Canyon Preserve with Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) and Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District on May 19, 2021. The students saw the EAA Geophysical Logging truck in action, discussed the layers of rock that intersected by the monitor well (hint: the same … Continue reading Recharge to Discharge Karst Tour – Coleman’s Canyon to Jacob’s Well

Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and Blanco River – May 2021

The Wimberley Water Advisory Group, a group of volunteers, has monitored both Cypress Creek and the Blanco River near Wimberley for E. Coli bacteria for decades.  Long-time supporters of this data gathering effort, the WVWA is coordinating with Pete Anderson and the volunteers to expand the availability of this monthly data collected during the swim … Continue reading Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and Blanco River – May 2021

Senate’s Turn to Address Protection for Texas’ Pristine Waters

There are only a few truly pristine rivers left in Texas. HB 4146 (passed by the House on 5/11/21) would help protect them.  Lt. Gov. Patrick will send it to the Senate for consideration soon.  Help by voicing support for this bill.  Only about 40 streams out of over 2,000 streams in all of Texas … Continue reading Senate’s Turn to Address Protection for Texas’ Pristine Waters

Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program

Tree impacts–especially to iconic Cypress trees–along the Blanco River is still evident from the 2015 flood.  Those trees are a key part of the riparian habitat and help stabilize banks to minimize erosion.  We learned that Treefolks is expanding a floodplain reforestation program to include Travis, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, and Burnet counties. The program works … Continue reading Central Texas Floodplain Reforestation Program