As we look back on 2025, we’re grateful for a year filled with learning, discovery, and community connection. 💧

From welcoming students and families into our Education Outreach Center, to sparking curiosity through hands-on experiences, to continuing our mission of protecting and ...sharing knowledge about the Edwards Aquifer — this year was made possible by the support of the community.

Every aquifer initiative, field trip visit to our center, and conversation helped deepen understandings of the Edwards Aquifer and why aquifer sustainability matters now and for generations to come. Our staff, educators, partners, volunteers, permit holders, EAA EOC visitors, and you, our aquifer supporters, all play an important role in ensuring the aquifer is protected and recognized as a vital source of water for South Central Texas.

Here’s to continuing the work of aquifer protection, conservation, and stewardship in the year ahead!💙

Dive in with us! 🌊 Kristina is taking us behind the scenes to show how we use a 360° camera to capture the vibrant Texas native aquatic plants of the San Marcos River.🌿📸 She’s also sharing some neat facts about these underwater native plants and breaking down why they're so ...important to the threatened and endangered species habitat. Which Texas native aquatic plant is your favorite?🤔🌾💧 Share in the comments!👇

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So as we close out this year and journey into a new one together, we want to thank you all for following along, learning new facts, and showing your aquifer appreciation!

Friendly reminder, EAA offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Did you know there’s a one of a kind, aquatic plant that billows in the waters of the San Marcos River... and it’s none other than the endangered Texas wild-rice!🌾

Kristina's here to share the uniqueness of this rare and iconic plant, how this species propagates, and why its ...protection matters now more than ever. With the help of our dedicated contractor, the Ecological Research Group at The Meadows Center for Water and Environment, efforts are underway to preserve Texas wild-rice by strategically repopulating it downstream. 🌱💧Dive in with us and learn how science, stewardship, and passion keep this endangered treasure thriving!

🆕The Recharge Zone Podcast | Season 6, Episode 6 | The Fundamentals of Hydrogeology with Jack Sharp

Explore the fundamentals of hydrogeology with EAA Principal Geoscientist, Logan Schmidt, as he discusses the world of groundwater with world renowned hydrogeologist Dr. John “Jack” ...M. Sharp.

Dr. Sharp, professor emeritus in Geology at the University of Texas at Austin, is internationally recognized for his research on groundwater flow, karstic aquifers, urban hydrogeology, and the Edwards Aquifer.

➡️Listen here or everywhere podcast are available: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72xaqq7xBHnBQrSXzY3Q1A?si=3c2422d776df4a49

🎄We hope you have a merry and bright holiday season with your loved ones!

EAA offices will be closed December 24, 25, 26, and January 1, 2026, as we say farewell to this year and welcome in a new one! 🥳

This year our EAA Education Outreach Center reached a major milestone of 11,000 visitors who left our center as aquifer ambassadors! It is through the free educational offerings at our center that we have been able to provide a learning experience to the public unlike ever before. Thank you for ...taking the time to learn about your Edwards Aquifer, and our center hopes to see you back in the new year! 💧

Some things just make sense at the EAA Education Outreach Center...well they do to us at least! 🧠✨

Bloodworms in the freezer next to the ice cream? ✔️
Collecting dead things for educational purposes? ✔️
Rocks in your pocket because they’re too cool to leave behind? ...✔️

At the EOC, curiosity is encouraged, science is hands-on, and learning doesn’t always look “normal” and that’s exactly how discovery happens. 🪨🦉🧬

Curious what else happens here? Visit our website to learn more about the EAA Education Outreach Center and how you can get involved, visit, or support our programs.