The Cypress Creek Project was proud to host the Septic System Workshop at the Hays County Precinct 3 Building, AgriLife Extension Office on May 3, 2023. Over 20 people attended either in-person or online. Click here for the Zoom recording. Ryan Gerlich, OSSF Specialist with Texas AgriLife Extension, lead an Introduction to Septic Systems Workshop … Continue reading Septic System Recap (Cypress Creek Project)
Western Hays County is a groundwater-dependent area. All residents and businesses rely on groundwater or rainwater as their drinking water supply. The springs that provide baseflow to Cypress Creek and the Blanco River come from the same water supply aquifer–the Middle Trinity. With drought and increases in population, it is important to raise awareness about … Continue reading Groundwater Workshop Recap
Healthy riparian areas help sustain the Hill Country’s iconic, clear creeks and rivers. At the boundary between land and water, riparian areas are natural infrastructure that help filter and slow stormwater, prevent erosion, trap sediment and uptake nutrients, and allow for infiltration and recharge into the groundwater system. Conserving healthy riparian areas while allowing … Continue reading Riparian Workshop Recap – Sentinel Peak Preserve, 3/22/2023
At the December 1, 2022 meeting, the Wimberley City Council voted unanimously to approve the Transportation Plan with three roads removed. While the Transportation Plan was approved, Council Members expressed a clear intention that this was an interim Plan until a more comprehensive Land, Water, and Transportation planning process with a focus on stakeholder involvement … Continue reading Wimberley City Council Recap – Transportation Plan Approved with 3 Roads Removed