With above average rainfall for Central Texas, surface vegetation is thriving, rainwater catchment systems are full, but aquifer conditions aren’t doing as well. Water levels in monitor wells rose after this summer’s wet conditions, but they’ve started to decline again. Similarly, after summer rains baseflow increased from Middle Trinity springs (Jacob’s Well and Pleasant Valley … Continue reading Water levels and spring flow on the decline (again) – 2021 Sept Hydro Report
As part of the Deep in the Karst of Texas education initiative, WVWA and TESPA hosted a lunchtime webinar on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Presenters discussed the International Year of Caves and Karst, Texas karst and conservation initiatives, and recent well visits. From global to local, this discussion was insightful and entertaining. The presentations, links … Continue reading Diving Deep into Karst webinar
Spring flow increased, Groundwater levels still low. July 2021 Hydro Report Welcome rains in May and early June have produced some recharge. Spring flow from two Middle Trinity springs–Jacob’s Well and Pleasant Valley is shown in the hydrograph above. These springs provide the baseflow for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River in western Hays … Continue reading Spring flow increased, Groundwater levels still low – July 2021 Hydro Report
Across the Hill Country, residents and visitors depend on the groundwater stored in the Trinity Aquifers as water supply and to provide baseflow through springs that keep iconic creeks and rivers flowing. Residents have a voice through the regional planning process to discuss and set goals to guide the future we desire for the Trinity … Continue reading What Future Do We Desire for the Trinity Aquifers?
This summer the Watershed Association is collaborating with the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD) and the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) to provide a limited number of Trinity Aquifer water well visits. Previous Neighborhood Site Visits have focused on Edwards in the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and Trinity wells in the … Continue reading Summer 2021 Neighborhood Site Visits – Trinity Aquifers