NewsDrop-August-2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

AQUIFER UPDATE

EAHCP REUSE AT THE RIVER

AQUIFER SCIENCE WATER QUALITY MONITORING OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER Water quality monitoring serves as a critical tool for understanding the complex dynamics of the Edwards Aquifer.

EAA GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE IT’S EASY TO TAKE FOR GRANTED HOW GOOD THE QUALITY OF WATER FROM THE EDWARD AQUIFER IS

Can ban on the San Marcos River and the collection of data.

We have measured and proven the ability of our conservation programs...

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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.

FEATURE STORY AGRICULTURE OUT WEST A tour of the sunflower fields at McFadin Farms.

FINANCE AND ADMIN SERVICES THE INTERN EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION OUTREACH CENTER & EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVANCY

EAA OUTREACH FALL EVENTS: TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS TO GO! Edwards Aquifer Authority will host the Drive-Thru Plant Pick-Up Extravaganza.

EOC EDUCATING ALL ON WATER QUALITY

EAA has maintained internship programs that offer opportunities to students to work in areas that align with their fields of study.

Edwards Aquifer Authority has always been a leader in aquifer education.

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:

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

COVER: The EAA collects water quality parameters (i.e., pH, conductivity, turbidity, temperature, and dissolved oxygen) by using a water quality sonde. Refer to page 6 to learn about how the EAA is monitoring the water quality.

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