Drought Conditions Return
April 2022 Hydro Report Middle Trinity spring flow in the Blanco River basin has been generally on the decline since November 2021, with only a small recharge event at the end of February. Drought conditions have returned. Jacob’s Well spring, and therefore Cypress Creek, is fluctuating between 2 and 3 cubic feet per second (cfs). … Continue reading Drought Conditions Return
Groundwater and Surface Water 3D Animation
In the Hill Country, groundwater and surface water are connected. Clear springs feed our iconic creeks and rivers. Water recharges aquifers (our groundwater supply) through caves and fractures in creek and riverbeds. Groundwater and surface water are managed differently. Groundwater is considered a private property right and managed through local groundwater conservation districts. Surface water … Continue reading Groundwater and Surface Water 3D Animation
US FWS Proposed Listing for Six Texas Mussel Species
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 immobile, water quality and habitat degradation pose significant risks. Loading of creeks and rivers with fine sediments, low-flow and drought, and water quality changes negatively … Continue reading US FWS Proposed Listing for Six Texas Mussel Species
Settlement Agreement Finalized between Needmore, BSEACD, and TESPA
Since 2015, Needmore, LLC’s large-volume permit has been a topic of heated debate. The agricultural, irrigation, and wildlife use permit was formally contested by TESPA with support from WVWA and many others. The permit has been under litigation until this week (June 9) when all parties reached a settlement agreement. The settlement agreement secures substantial … Continue reading Settlement Agreement Finalized between Needmore, BSEACD, and TESPA