It’s National Endangered Species Day — and we’re spotlighting some incredible (and incredibly rare) species that call the Edwards Aquifer home.🌎💧

From the Texas blind salamander 👀 to the Comal Springs dryopid beetle 🪲, and the only endangered plant on the list—the Texas... wild-rice 🌾—these unique species are not found anywhere else in the world and rely on the Comal and San Marcos Spring systems to survive.
Protecting the Edwards Aquifer means protecting the biodiversity that makes this region one-of-a-kind.

👉 Which endangered species fact surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!

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⏱In less than 10 minutes get the latest aquifer conditions updates from Paul Bertetti, EAA Senior Director for Aquifer Science Research & Modeling, as reported on at yesterday's EAA board meeting (May 13, 2025).⬇️

Join us virtually for our monthly EAA board meeting this afternoon at 1 p.m., and tune in via our Facebook Live or through Zoom at https://edwardsaquifer-org.zoom.us/j/93279618537

We are thankful for all of your mothers that have provided guidance, protection, and cultivated a positive environment for growth! They have helped shape who you have become, and we thank them for you. Happy Mother's Day! 💧💐

🌎🕊️ Happy World Migratory Bird Day! 🕊️🌎

Today we celebrate the incredible journeys of our feathered travelers who rely on healthy habitats throughout region that encompasses the Edwards Aquifer.

✨ Swipe through and meet some of our local stars:
🌿 ...Golden-cheeked Warbler – Texas’ own songbird, nesting only in the Hill Country
🌺 Ruby-throated Hummingbird – a tiny powerhouse with a mighty migration
🎨 Painted Bunting – the most colorful songbird in North America
🎶 Northern Mockingbird – our state bird and master of melodies

Protecting the Edwards Aquifer means protecting wildlife. Let’s keep their skies and aquifer safe.💧🐦

A tremendous thanks to Ruben Gonzalez Mayor City of Lytle TX and the City of Lytle, Texas for a great turnout at our Rooted in Texas event held at the Lytle Community Center! Smiles blossomed, Texas native plants have new homes, and we know our EAA goodies will be put to good use in your yards and... gardens! 🌱💧

“We now have clear, AI-backed evidence that the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s conservation efforts are working—and will continue to work—even under future climate conditions.” – Dr. Hakan Başağaoğlu

Over the past two decades, the EAA has implemented smart conservation ...strategies—from pumping restrictions to aquifer storage and recovery. But until now, fully quantifying their long-term effectiveness was a challenge.

Thanks to a collaborative study with UTSA, Oklahoma State University, and the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, our team used artificial intelligence to simulate future climate scenarios and evaluate “what-if” situations.

The result? These strategies are not only working now, but will also help sustain springflows and aquifer health for years to come—even in the face of drought and climate uncertainty.💧

We're proud to help shape the future of water management with tools that blend science, technology, and proactive planning.

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Read more about these efforts in ou latest NewsDrop issue at the link in comments.

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