From News 8 Austin, February 10, 2009...
Recent rainfall has relieved San Marcos Springs from a spell of critical water levels, but the drought's effects have become ever more apparent.
Just below Spring Lake, water levels are down 1 foot, causing the endangered Texas Wild-rice, a perennial grass, to lose some prime habitat.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Drought reaching critical condition for Edwards Aquifer
From KEYE, January 21, 2009, $date...
The need for water along the Edwards Aquifer is approaching the critical stage and there’s a call to conserve.
The aquifer is a large area underground that stretches from South Travis County to Uvalde County.
The San Marcos Springs Ecosystem is a water wonderland and the second largest in the state.
It has gorgeous greenery, terrific turtles and a massive supply of minnows.But the lack of rain has caused a drastic drop in the water level and critical conditions for wildlife.
Read more...
The need for water along the Edwards Aquifer is approaching the critical stage and there’s a call to conserve.
The aquifer is a large area underground that stretches from South Travis County to Uvalde County.
The San Marcos Springs Ecosystem is a water wonderland and the second largest in the state.
It has gorgeous greenery, terrific turtles and a massive supply of minnows.But the lack of rain has caused a drastic drop in the water level and critical conditions for wildlife.
Read more...
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