February 2022 Hydro Report The last significant rainfall was nearly three months ago. During the dry winter months, spring flow at Middle Trinity springs–Jacob’s Well, Pleasant Valley, and Park Springs–have … Continue reading Three-month Dry Spell Ends with Icy Precipitation
The scientific report documenting the summer 2021 well visits is now available. The Lower Trinity and Middle Trinity Aquifer potentiometric surface maps presented in this report are indices for aquifer … Continue reading Results from Well Visits – Trinity Aquifers
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 … Continue reading Final 2021 Ecoli Bacteria Results for Cypress Creek and the Blanco River
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. … Continue reading Rain brings increases in spring flow and groundwater levels
Aquatic species, like freshwater mussels, are particularly useful as indicators of water quality. They have limited range and rely heavily on the surrounding aquatic community to reproduce. Since they’re largely … Continue reading US FWS Proposed Listing for Six Texas Mussel Species