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 … Continue reading Hydro Report: 2022 April
Action Alert: Support TCEQ Pristine Streams Petition
The Watershed Association has long worked to protect our springs, streams, and rivers and lends its strong support for the TCEQ Pristine Streams Petition. Only 22 classified stream segments remain clean, clear, and pristine–Cypress Creek, the Blanco River, Barton Creek, and Onion Creek are among them. Hill Country creeks and rivers are low-nutrient environments and … Continue reading Action Alert: Support TCEQ Pristine Streams Petition
Tribute to Joe Day
The Wimberley Valley and Texas Hill Country benefit from conservation successes made possible because of passionate individuals like Joe Day. Last week, we lost this water protector, land steward, and champion for groundwater conservation to complications caused by cancer. From the mid-1990s, Joe focused his insight and expertise to further sustainable economic development and environmental … Continue reading Tribute to Joe Day
Results from Well Visits – Trinity Aquifers
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 health and characterize Trinity Aquifer flow regimes in-depth. The maps provided are compared to previous studies and will be valuable timestamps for future studies. Additionally, … Continue reading Results from Well Visits – Trinity Aquifers
2021 Reflections and Accomplishments
Directors’ Year-End Letter Jacob’s Well is a timeless source of inspiration and a symbol of gratitude for the gift of water- the water that connects all of us. The Well serves as a reminder of the Hill Country’s natural beauty and the delicate balance that requires us to work together to preserve what we love. … Continue reading 2021 Reflections and Accomplishments