Press Release: TESPA Announces Legal Action Against Proposed Rock Quarry in Edwards Recharge Zone

The Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Alliance (TESPA) formally filed for legal action against the rock crushing facility on Needmore Ranch by Far South Mining LLC on November 7, 2022.  More details can be found in their press release issued November 10, 2022 or on their website: Far South Mining LLC — TESPA (tespatexas.org) FOR IMMEDIATE … Continue reading Press Release: TESPA Announces Legal Action Against Proposed Rock Quarry in Edwards Recharge Zone

Jacob’s Well Monitoring During Severe Drought

Jacob’s Well springflow is an important metric to inform groundwater management but maintaining the gauge during severe drought and zero flow is particularly challenging. During a recent field trip for the University of Texas Beginning Geology Field Experience class (GEO 401), students explored how the gauging station at Jacob’s Well calculates flow. The USGS uses … Continue reading Jacob’s Well Monitoring During Severe Drought

David Baker honored with HCA Heart of the Hill Country Award

Our Executive Director, David Baker, was honored with this year’s Heart of the Hill Country Award. The award honors exceptional environmental stewards and recognizes their leadership in conservation. Cibolo Center for Conservation’s Carolyn Chipman Evans was also honored at the event. David and Carolyn join past recipients-Sky Lewey of the Nueces River Authority, Karen Ford … Continue reading David Baker honored with HCA Heart of the Hill Country Award

About the Jacob’s Well Multiport Monitor Well

The Watershed Association is proud to host the Jacob’s Well Multiport Monitor Well featured in the recent Texas Water Development Board video: Groundwater sampling helps better understand Edwards-Trinity Aquifers. The Multiport Well was one of two wells installed earlier this year to better measure recharge and aquifer dynamics in the Jacob’s Well Groundwater Management Zone.  … Continue reading About the Jacob’s Well Multiport Monitor Well