Concerns about future water needs and climate changes in Central Texas are addressed in Chapter 23 (Food, Energy, & Water section), where the Edwards Aquifer is featured as a case study. The ... Continue Reading »
Thanks to Springtown Roasters
Thank you to Springtown Roasters for presenting SMRF with a check celebrating their first year in the coffee roasting business. All year, proceeds from their sales have benefitted SMRF. Owners Misha ... Continue Reading »
Millican Ranch is Conserved with Loan from Clean Water Fund
You may have read a bit in the Daily Record about our big news: the Council voted unanimously to purchase the Millican Ranch with a very low interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board, ... Continue Reading »
One Water for Texas – Webinars
FREE WEBINARS on One Water for Texas. A great overview of One Water concepts and why it is important for Texas to take a look at. It is now posted online so you can hear it anytime at FreshWater ... Continue Reading »
River Clean Up – Amazing Work
The Clean Up on the new preserve was an incredible success. Years of trash is now GONE! Check out the before and after pictures to get an idea of how much was removed from Willow Creek and the river. ... Continue Reading »
Cave Recharging Video
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 »
