The Kites are Back and You’re Invited!


The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition is back with new artists and three new locations in San Marcos, Texas! The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition is a showcase of Art4Water, a program of the Watershed Association, highlighting the intersection between art, culture, expression, and conservation. The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition made its debut in Austin in May … Continue reading The Kites are Back and You’re Invited!

Creating a New Water-Focused Community Gathering Space in Wimberley – The Center at the Oaks.


Wimberley, Texas– February 13, 2023- The Watershed Association (formerly the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association) has recently acquired the property at the Oaks at Blue Hole (501 Old Kyle Rd). The site is the gateway entrance of Blue Hole Park and is located in the heart of downtown Wimberley.  For over 30 years, the Watershed Association … Continue reading Creating a New Water-Focused Community Gathering Space in Wimberley – The Center at the Oaks.

2022 In Review: Rainfall, Spring Flow, Streamflow, and Groundwater Levels (Jan 2023 Hydro Report)


Rainfall 2022 was a dry year.  According to the Watershed Association weather station, the Jacob’s Well area received a total of 16.2 inches of rain for the year.  Historic monthly rainfall records for Blanco, Texas show an annual average of 34.87 inches, which would mean our area is experiencing a 16.3 inch rainfall deficit for … Continue reading 2022 In Review: Rainfall, Spring Flow, Streamflow, and Groundwater Levels (Jan 2023 Hydro Report)

Texas Groundwater Protection Committee issues biennial report to the Texas Legislature


The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee (TGPC) recently issued its biennial report to the Texas Legislature.  Among the several recommendations for legislative support are the establishment of a statewide fund to plug abandoned water wells and the establishment of a statewide evapotranspiration network. Member organizations of the TGPC include the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas … Continue reading Texas Groundwater Protection Committee issues biennial report to the Texas Legislature