Robin Gary, Author at Wimberley Valley Watershed Association

Liberty Hill’s troubled sewage plant set for hearing

Hill Country streams are low-nutrient environments, and wastewater discharges alter those environments drastically. We are pleased that the TCEQ approved a rare contested case hearing for Liberty Hill’s wastewater plant’s permit renewal. From Hondo Canyon and the Nueces River to the Blanco River, Barton Creek, and the San Gabriel, impacts from wastewater threaten sensitive habitat. … Continue reading Liberty Hill’s troubled sewage plant set for hearing

Rain brings temporary increases in spring flow and groundwater levels — 2021 Oct. Hydro Report

Even with 3-4″ of rain in the last week, area Middle Trinity springs have almost returned pre-rain flow conditions. Pleasant Valley and Park Springs on the Blanco River upstream of Fischer Store Road saw a temporary increase in baseflow, but flow has returned to 16 cubic feet per second (cfs). Baseflow at Jacob’s Well is … Continue reading Rain brings temporary increases in spring flow and groundwater levels — 2021 Oct. Hydro Report

Swim Season ends Sept. 30

Thousands of visitors flock to the Wimberley Valley each year to swim at Jacob’s Well or Blue Hole, stroll along Cypress Creek, relax at bed and breakfasts, and visit shops, galleries, and restaurants. September 30 marks the end of a sold-out swim season for both Jacob’s Well and Blue Hole. If you weren’t able to … Continue reading Swim Season ends Sept. 30

Results from Well Visits – Trinity Aquifers

This summer the Watershed Association teamed up with the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and visited over 60 private wells in northern Comal County and western Hays County. Many thanks to all participating well owners! It is our hope that the measurements made during the site visits were … Continue reading Results from Well Visits – Trinity Aquifers

Water levels and spring flow on the decline (again) – 2021 Sept Hydro Report

With above average rainfall for Central Texas, surface vegetation is thriving, rainwater catchment systems are full, but aquifer conditions aren’t doing as well. Water levels in monitor wells rose after this summer’s wet conditions, but they’ve started to decline again. Similarly, after summer rains baseflow increased from Middle Trinity springs (Jacob’s Well and Pleasant Valley … Continue reading Water levels and spring flow on the decline (again) – 2021 Sept Hydro Report