$75M Parks and Open Space Bond on the Nov. 3 Ballot by Ray Don Tilley, Wimberley Valley Watershed Association San Marcos 8/11/20: Hays County Commissioners Court ordered a bond election for the Nov. 3 ballot, proposing a total of $75 million in response to recommendations from the Parks & Open Space Advisory Commission. Commissioner Lon … Continue reading Parks and Open Space Recommendations
It has been over seven months since the City reported its last Blanco Wastewater Treatment Plant direct discharge into the Blanco River, and the water conditions show it! Downstream of the discharge point, the algae blooms have cleared. The WVWA and Protect Our Blanco (POB) have also seen some very positive signs for our anticipated negotiations … Continue reading Encourage Blanco City Council to reduce discharge volume and establish a task force
Welcome to something we call “Artesiana.” Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (WVWA) presents stories from the watershed, featuring the voices of the history and ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the land, water, and natural heritage of the Texas Hill Country. We begin with Malcolm Harris, president of WVWA and a long-time landowner and advocate for … Continue reading Artesiana, Episode 1: Malcolm Harris
On July 10, 2020, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District released a letter to well owners within their jurisdiction in Hays County within 5 miles of the Kinder Morgan pipeline. The letter contains recommendations for well owners if they notice a change in taste, odor or appearance of their well water. In an effort to … Continue reading Letter to Hays Co. Well Owners from HTGCD
Hill Country streams are especially sensitive to pollution. The City of Blanco has an opportunity to stop new water pollution by using the city’s wastewater for irrigation and other purposes. Beneficial reuse protects water quality and can replace potable water for irrigation use. We need these innovative solutions to help conserve the sensitive, finite water … Continue reading Tell Blanco: Don’t Waste Wastewater