In 2016, SMRF was instrumental in the conservation of the Dreamcatcher Ranch, a 270-acre working ranch above the springs that filters nearly 2000 acres of stormwater before reaching Spring Lake. Had this ranch been developed and paved, more flooding could be expected in San Marcos. Funding came from the NRCS, the Meadows Foundation in Dallas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Agricultural Lands grant program, plus the landowners and GBR Trust
