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AquiFacts with Brent! 💧

Ever wonder what makes the Edwards Aquifer so unique? Brent is here to share three fascinating facts:
1️⃣ It’s very big - spanning a substantial area from almost to Mexico all the way up to Austin covering over 180 miles long and 5 to 40 miles ...wide.
2️⃣ Its name comes from the Edwards Limestone, which is a unique and fascinating geologic feature that you can find exposed at land surface in the Recharge Zone.
3️⃣ The Field Research Park is optimally situated on the Recharge Zone, so aquifer scientists at our agency can conduct various studies to better understand the quality and quantity of water that enters the aquifer.

Stay tuned for more as we keep facts about your aquifer flowing!

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ICYMI: Hear the latest aquifer conditions for the index wells and springs systems we monitor presented by Paul Bertetti, EAA Senior Director of Aquifer Science Research & Modeling, from yesterday's EAA board meeting. 💧

Bill Taylor from KENS 5 & Kens5.com is here giving us this week’s weather update! 🌦️ Thanks to the recent rains, the J-17 Well showed a nice boost in water levels of our Edwards Aquifer.🙌💧

Want to learn how weather impacts our Aquifer? Book your FREE visit to the EAA EOC ...at the link in our comments!

🦇 How are bats connected to the Edwards Aquifer?

Bats are an important part of the Edwards Aquifer ecosystem, because they operate as pest control and pollinators by helping keep the environment balanced.

DYK? The largest colony of Mexican free-tailed bats in the world live ...in Bracken Cave, which is located on the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. This roost is home to between 15 and 20 million bats! According to Bat Conservation International, these bats feed primarily on moths, including agricultural pests like cotton bollworm moths and army cutworm moths.

Bracken Cave is protected by a conservation easement, and in the Edwards Aquifer region, these easements are an important tool for protecting the quality and quantity of water entering the aquifer as recharge. It’s truly amazing that one of the largest concentrations of mammals on Earth sits above one of the most prolific aquifers in the world, the Edwards Aquifer!

Say Hello👋to the EAA's very own Fountain Darter Team at the San Antonio Zoo's 40th annual Zoo Run! They are going to dart on by in the relay race, so be sure to wish them a great run!💧

💧 Happy National Groundwater Day!🌍 Elizabeth is here to share how important it is for well owners to keep their wells properly maintained as it helps keep them in good condition and helps ensure good water quality within the aquifer.

Groundwater is vital to life in the Edwards ...Aquifer region. It supports irrigation for agriculture, provides clean drinking water for our communities, and helps protect endangered species that depend on this unique ecosystem. 🌱🐟🚰

And guess what? Protecting groundwater isn’t just for well owners, we can all do our part by:

✅ Saving water in and around our homes
🌱 Planting native
🚮 Properly disposing of waste

Want to learn more about protecting this vital resource? Stop by the EAA Education Outreach Center and dive deeper into groundwater conservation! Book your visit with the link in our comments.