Diving Deep into Karst webinar

As part of the Deep in the Karst of Texas education initiative, WVWA and TESPA hosted a lunchtime webinar on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  Presenters discussed the International Year of Caves and Karst, Texas karst and conservation initiatives, and recent well visits.

From global to local, this discussion is insightful and entertaining.  We hope you enjoy!

The recording of the webinar is available:.

Presentations and links in the order they appeared:

• • Diving through Jacob’s Well, Jacobs Well Exploration Project (YouTube link)
  • David Baker, Executive Director of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association and Patrick Cox, Executive Director of the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association:
    • Presentation:  Webinar Agenda & Information (pdf)
    • Water Protectors Fund (website)
  • George Veni, Executive Director, National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI)
    and President, International Union of Speleology (UIS):
    • Presentation:  The International Year of Caves and Karst and Texas Karst (pdf)
    • UIS International Year of Caves and Karst (video, website)
    • National Caves and Karst Research Institute (website)
  • Robin Gary, Managing Director, Wimberley Valley Watershed Association:
    • Presentation: The 60+ Well Report, Karst and Hill Country Wells (pdf)
    • Karst 101 and Deep in the Karst of Texas education program (webpage)
    • Neighborhood Site Visits – Trinity Aquifers (webpage)

Funding for the Deep in the Karst of Texas education campaign provided by the Water Protectors Fund.