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 »
SMRF Receives Gift of 31 Acres on River for Conservation
We were so happy to see 31 acres of riverside land in town donated to SMRF last week! It is a place we had long hoped would be preserved, surrounding Willow Springs Creek and including the south side ... Continue Reading »
Dreamcatcher Ranch to Protect River
The conservation easement on Dreamcatcher Ranch off Lime Kiln Road, was finalized, after long years of work on that critical project by SMRF and its many partners. Funding came from the NRCS, the ... Continue Reading »
Texas Parks and Wildlife Support Dam Removal
This 2014 letter by Texas Parks & Wildlife was written after decades of studies of the San Marcos River. It makes it clear that many river species which are endangered, as well as many native ... Continue Reading »
Mermaid Prints to Benefit SMRF
We are delighted to announce that SMRF Board Member and local artist, Morgan Haberle Egan, is offering original prints of her iconic mermaid mural design with all proceeds benefiting SMRF. They are ... Continue Reading »
