Press Release: One Water Implementation: A Case Study of Blue Hole Primary School, Wimberley ISD, Hays County, Texas report available

For Immediate Release WIMBERLEY, TEXAS- July 10, 2023 – Using innovative One Water concepts to minimize water use and optimize onsite reuse, Wimberley Independent School District’s newest campus—Blue Hole Primary—was designed and constructed with strong support from the Watershed Association, Texas State’s Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, and the community.  One Water is … Continue reading Press Release: One Water Implementation: A Case Study of Blue Hole Primary School, Wimberley ISD, Hays County, Texas report available

Septic System Recap (Cypress Creek Project)

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)

Groundwater Workshop Recap

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

Riparian Workshop Recap – Sentinel Peak Preserve, 3/22/2023

  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