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 … Continue reading Rebecca Springs, salamander surveys, and WHY they matter
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 … Continue reading New Species Described at Jacob’s Well Honors David Baker
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 … Continue reading Ecoli Monitoring in Cypress Creek and the Blanco River – April 2021 Results
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 … Continue reading Speak for Water at the Capitol
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 … Continue reading 2021 March Hydro Report