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Rebecca Springs, salamander surveys, and WHY they matter

Salamanders are sensitive critters. With external gills and limited habitats, they are good indicators of groundwater health. They rely on clean, clear, flowing springs to maintain healthy populations. Low water levels in aquifers lead to less spring flow and less dissolved oxygen in the water. Pollution and contaminants from surface water runoff can drastically alter … Continue reading Rebecca Springs, salamander surveys, and WHY they matter

New Species Described at Jacob’s Well Honors David Baker

The karst springs of the Texas Hill Country are unique and specialized environments. Thanks to a collaboration of biologists, a new species–Stygobromus bakeri–has been described from 4 central Texas limestone karst springs; Jacob’s Well (Hays County), John Knox Spring (Comal County), Mormon Spring (Travis County) and Salado Springs (Bell County). The new species’ name–Stygobromus bakeri–honors … Continue reading New Species Described at Jacob’s Well Honors David Baker

Ecoli Monitoring in Cypress Creek and the Blanco River – April 2021 Results

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 Ecoli Monitoring in Cypress Creek and the Blanco River – April 2021 Results

Speak for Water at the Capitol

Action Needed Now As 87th Session Heats Up! QUICK LINKS: Comment Online Pristine Waters Natural Answers to Big Problems Three for Better Water Data “Dirty” Water Bills to Watch A Few to Fight Watersheds across the state stand to gain from bills alive in an 87th Texas Legislature that enters its pivotal month-long run into … Continue reading Speak for Water at the Capitol

2021 March Hydro Report

On March 23, the Wimberley area received almost 1 inch of rainfall.  This will help add moisture to very dry soils, but it will do little to generate recharge to the rivers and aquifers.  Flow at Jacob’s Well is very low–consistently below 2 cubic feet per second, and water levels in HTGCD monitor wells are … Continue reading 2021 March Hydro Report