NewsDrop-April-2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

W A T C H EAA BOARD MEETING ON FACEBOOK LIVE:

AQUIFER UPDATE

EAA GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE STEWARDSHIP CAN MEAN DIFFERENT THINGS TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE But at the most basic level stewardship is managing or taking care of something on behalf of someone else or for the benefit of others. PAGE 4

FEATURE STORY HAY SPRIGGING | COLE YANTA AND SCOTT YANTA The EAA region has a rich history in farming and agriculture production given that almost 50% of Edwards Aquifer permits to withdraw water from the Edwards Aquifer are involved in agriculture irrigation. PAGE 6

EAA OUTREACH AGRICULTURE HAY SPRIGGING OUT WEST & JUNIOR LANDSCAPING CHALLENGE RECAP The Junior Landscape Challenge is a contest where students from all over the state compete by showcasing their knowledge about landscape practices...

SCIENCE RESEARCH NOTHING ARTIFICIAL ABOUT THIS COLLABORATION Global climate models can provide projections of future climate, but integrating those projections into the EAA’s computer-based models of the Aquifer is quite a challenge. PAGE 10

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An aquifer conditions update is reported every month at the EAA board meeting to inform board members and the public about the status of the J-17 Index Well, J-27 Index Well, the Comal Springs

and the San Marcos Springs springflows.

These index wells and springs are indicators of the health of the aquifer and critical to drought management.

EDUCATION OUTREACH CENTER LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS AT THE EAA EOC Want to see native grasses up close before wildscaping your yard? Visit the EOC to see our new native grass demonstration beds! PAGE 12

HABITAT CONSERVATION AN ENVIRONMENTAL MAKEOVER WINS AN AWARD This year the City of New Braunfels received the Park Development Innovations Award for its Landa Park Aquatic Complex parking lot renovation... PAGE 14

EAA GROUNDWATER PROTECTION EAA IDENTIFIES ABANDONED WELLS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S BANDERA ROAD SUPERFUND SITE (EPA) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a ribbon cutting in Leon Valley, Texas. PAGE 16

EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVANCY FEAST & FELLOWSHIP PRICELESS FREEBIES The EAA’s dedication to giving back is truly inspiring, reminding us all of the impact of collective generosity.

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The EAA board meeting takes place every second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. You can watch the meetings on Facebook Live or click the link below:

https://edwardsaquifer.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

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