Aquifer Conditions
2.5
millionTexans served across eight Texas counties
90,000
gallons of rainwater collected at EAA headquarters in 2024
1,940
permit holders help us manage this vital resource
10,000
students have enjoyed free field trips to the EAA EOC
2,000
native plants given free to residents in Oct 2024
The Edwards Aquifer is more than a water source — it’s a living story that connects our past, present and future. It’s the reason settlers came to this area, and it’s the lifeblood of our growth. Our aquifer is a resource we can study and learn from. It’s an incredible wonder, and it’s why we’re here.
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There’s so much to explore at the EAA Education Outreach Center. We’ve got a hub of interactive exhibits and hands-on activities designed to inspire a deeper connection to the water that sustains our region.
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You don't have to be a beekeeper to protect bees and other pollinators. Here are some easy alternatives.
🌺 Plant pollinator-friendly flowers.
🛖Establish bee houses for solitary bees
🫛Opt for organic, sustainable food choices
🍯Buy locally... sourced honey
By taking these simple actions, you will help to protect and enhance bees and other essential pollinators in our ecosystem. Bee Aware.
📷Enter our Rooted in Texas: Conserve & Share It Photo Contest for the chance to win the grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card + a feature in our 2027 calendar! Visit our website at edwardsaquifer.org to learn more.
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Myth vs. Fact 💧
MYTH: A single rainstorm can end a drought.
FACT: South-Central Texas is facing a two-year rainfall deficit. Multiple consistent rain events are needed to significantly recharge the aquifer.
Why it matters:
💦 Location of rain is crucial: Rain must... fall over the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone or Recharge Zone to replenish it.
🪨 Complex system: Water moves through various zones before reaching the aquifer that millions rely on.
🌿 Ongoing conservation is key: Water continuously leaves the aquifer to support communities and ecosystems. While a rainy weekend helps, protecting and conserving our water resources requires everyone's effort. 🤝
Did this surprise you? Learn more at www.edwardsaquifer.org/aquifer-science/about-the-edwards-aquifer
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“There’s a pumping cap, a statutory pumping cap, on how much water could be taken out of this aquifer,” said Roland Ruiz, the EAA’s general manager. “There’s a permitting system associated with that cap, and there’s limitations on where that water can be used.”
Hear the ...full story at the link below, from Geraldine Torrellas-Piñero, Multimedia Journalist, Spectrum News 1 Texas
The Edwards Aquifer water market has been around since the 1990s.
spectrumlocalnews.com🎉 30 years, 1 aquifer, and 3 pillars to our mission. ✅The latest issue of our NewsDrop is out now!
From Roland Ruiz's reflective GM message to decades of dedication from EAA employees to highlighting the success of where we’ve been and where we are going - this issue brings ...you stories of managing the aquifer through drought.
💧We hope you enjoy reading our celebratory issue here⬇️
This interactive publication is created with FlippingBook, a service for streaming PDFs online. No download, no waiting. Open and start reading right...
user-qzm76pf.cld.bzHabitat Protection Happening Underwater
EAA’s Kristina Tolman, Senior HCP Coordinator, for our Threatened and Endangered Species Team captured the work that happens underwater (literally) for the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP) in the Comal Springs system.
...⬇️Here you will see a rare underwater glimpse of the restored aquatic habitat at Spring Run 3 in the Comal Springs system in New Braunfels, Texas at Landa Park. The endangered fountain darter habitat in this springs system was restored with native ludwigia plants, which give the darter a place to perch and shelter from larger predatory fish.
360-degree video of restored aquatic habitat at Spring Run 3 in the Comal Springs System. This video features native Ludwigia plants that were ...
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