by Leah Cuddeback | Jan 9, 2024 | Community, Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Groundwater is the only source of drinking water for the majority of western Hays County — that’s tens of thousands of residents. AQUA Texas is responsible for providing adequate and continuous water to its ratepayers. In order to protect the rights of all... by Leah Cuddeback | Jan 1, 2024 | Drought, Linked Stories, News, Water Conservation, Water Resources
The irony was not lost on David Way. While he methodically worked to save an oak tree in his front yard by using a soaker hose on his designated watering day, water, on a few occasions, was gushing from a water tower just feet away from his western Travis County home.... by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 6, 2023 | Community, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Linked Stories, News, Pedernales River Basin, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
Aquifers, rivers need high consideration along with growth. “Everyone is concerned about the explosion of growth”, said Paul Tybor, General Manager of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District. Read more from Katherine Peake in the Fredericksburg... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 30, 2023 | News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources, Wildlife
The San Marcos Gambusia was officially delisted from the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service due to extinction on Oct. 16, with it last spotting sometime between 1983-85. The San Marcos Gambusia was a species unique to the San Marcos Springs.... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 30, 2023 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
You’ve likely heard about the Edwards Aquifer, especially over the past few drought-stricken years. The groundwater system provides water for more than 2 million people, and water levels in recent months have dictated watering restrictions, making them a tangible... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 29, 2023 | News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
Texas Water Resources Institute held its semi-annual Texas Watershed Coordinator Roundtable in Houston Oct. 9-10. The two-day tour and roundtable is part of the Watershed Planning Short Course program and brings together watershed coordinators and other water resource...
