NewsDrop-October-2024

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

AQUIFER UPDATE

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.

E AA WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT EAA CRITICAL PERIOD MANAGEMENT The intent of the EAA Critical Period Management (CPM) Plan is to sustain aquifer and springflow levels during times of drought.

AQUIFER SCIENCE HOW WE COLLECT AQUIFER CONDITIONS DATA Our agency collects water levels from the J-17 Index Well, and J-27 Index Well, while the United States Geological Survey (USGS) measures flow rates from Comal Springs, and San Marcos Springs. Collectively, these data are considered the aquifer conditions.

EAA GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE WE’VE COME A LONG WAY... On the cover of this magazine, we are pleased to introduce a new EAA logo.

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

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FEATURE STORY AGRICULTURE OUT WEST

EAHCP CONTINUING A COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION As the EAHCP moves forward with the ITP renewal, the process underscores the importance of continued collaboration among stakeholders to safeguard the ecological health of the Edwards Aquifer system.

EDUCATION OUTREACH CENTER & EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVANCY EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE Fall is an exciting time for students of all ages. With the start of the new school year come the field trips!

EAA OUTREACH COMMUNITIES ROOTED IN CONSERVATION

Cotton has long been the fabric of civilization and has been a valuable crop for many millennia.

The EAA is dedicated to creating a sustainable future that inspires and involves every generation in the ongoing stewardship of the Edwards Aquifer.

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

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