NewsDrop-Dec-2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

AQUIFER UPDATE

EAA GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE THE PROOF IS IN THE DATA

AQUIFER SCIENCE OBSERVING LAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Scientists at the EAA are observing the effects of land management techniques on runoff within two small watersheds at the EAA Field Research Park (FRP).

EAA LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT Meet Larry Jackson Our new Executive Director for External & Regulatory Affairs.

FEATURE STORY AGRICULTURE OUT WEST Thank you to our agriculture producers. We enjoyed our visits and gained a better appreciation for our work at the EAA and for the livelihoods, traditions, and communities that depend on the Edwards Aquifer.

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.

It’s this robust monitoring and data collection system that enables a balanced approach to managing, enhancing, and protecting the Edwards Aquifer...

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

PAGE 8

PAGE 4

PAGE 6

PAGE 7

EAHCP CONSERVATION MEASURES SUBCOMMITTEE GUIDES EAHCP PERMIT RENEWAL EFFORTS The Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP) is renewing its Incidental Take Permit with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

EDUCATION OUTREACH CENTER& EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVANCY GIVING AN AQUIFER SIZED CHEER TO OUR VOLUNTEERS From retired schoolteachers and college students to environmental enthusiasts and community partners, volunteers come to the EOC from all walks of life have been instrumental in making our outreach programs possible.

EAA OUTREACH 2024: THE YEAR WHERE GREEN WAS MORE

Reflecting on a Year of Impactful Community Engagement. Thanks to the hard work of volunteers, strong partnerships, and a community-driven spirit...

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:

PAGE 14

PAGE 10

PAGE 12

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

Cover: Castroville’s Old Fashion Christmas tree lighting on Houston Square.

2

3