To preserve and protect the flow, natural beauty and purity of the San Marcos River
The San Marcos River Rangers are volunteers trained as citizen scientists to conduct scientific data collectionRead More…
SMRF has long worked to improve local ordinances in order to protect the recharge zone of the Edwards AquiferRead More…
The River Foundation supports clean-ups all year long including the mammoth Great Texas River Clean Up the first Saturday in March held in conjunctionRead More…
There are many ways you can help support the River Foundation and their efforts to protect and preserve the river Become a Member- your[Read More…]
The City of San Marcos officially closed the city river parks in order to prevent the spread of Covid19 as of last Thursday. We have heard that both Martindale and Luling have done the same, although ... Continue Reading »
Lone Star Prize Application: The San Marcos City Council passed a resolution last week supporting SMRF’s application to The Lone Star Prize which is funded by the Lyda Hill Foundation. SMRF’s ... Continue Reading »
TCEQ Cherryville Wastewater Treatment Permit Online Meeting: THIS Wednesday, July 1st at 9:30 AM I will note my presence for the record and be available to answer any questions from the ... Continue Reading »
SMRF was notified last week that we were awarded almost $200,000 to build a natural surface trail from Dunbar Park off MLK, to the intersection of Wonder World and Hunter Rd. This means that ... Continue Reading »
Two heavy streams of rainfall drop down into the aquifer's recharge zone at SMRF's ranch. This is one of several caves and recharge features that were cleaned out by volunteers to re-allow flow into ... Continue Reading »
When the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Restoration Plan was put into effect in 2015, Atlas Environmental was hired to remove invasive fish species from Spring Lake and the upper San Marcos river. Owner and ... Continue Reading »
Bridget Bohac July 16, 2019 Chief Clerk Texas Commission on Environmental ... Continue Reading »
Cape’s Dam: Once again, the topic of what to do with Cape’s Dam has come up. The City Council voted in 2016 to remove the dam with funding through USFWS. The topic became controversial and has been ... Continue Reading »
Please help SMRF spread the word that the Council's original decision to remove Cape's Dam is a good decision, and will NOT drain the river. The full flow of the river will be in the natural riverbed, ... Continue Reading »
We are thrilled to announce our new Executive Director! SMRF’s Board of Directors conducted an extensive search to find a new Executive Director with the right vision and experience to lead the ... Continue Reading »
604 West Hopkins Street,
San Marcos, Texas 78666
512-353-4628
P. O. Box 1393,
San Marcos TX 78667-1393
