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TexMesonet

An interactive mapping application for viewing a network of selected weather stations and rain gages throughout the state of Texas. The application...

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Where Impact Runs Deep 🌱 How community investment yields lasting outcomes.

Outreach is often measured in attendance. At the Edwards Aquifer Authority, it’s measured in outcomes. A native plant placed in the ground reduces irrigation demand. A student introduced to water sampling ...gains a clearer understanding of how groundwater is managed. A conversation at a
community event can connect people with aquifer science, clarify permitting regulations, and offer guidance on procurement and doing business with the EAA.

Individually, these actions are small. Together, they shape how the aquifer is understood, valued, and sustained.

At its core, outreach is an intentional investment in our community—advancing our mission to manage, enhance, and protect the Edwards Aquifer by strengthening knowledge, shifting habits, and guiding long-term decisions.

When native plants are distributed across the region, water savings accumulate. Reduced runoff improves water quality. Healthier soil strengthens landscapes and expands habitat. What begins as a simple action becomes measurable conservation.

When students participate in hands-on demonstrations, they encounter real-world science and STEAM career pathways. That exposure helps shape the next generation of landowners, farmers, engineers, and civic leaders who will influence water use for decades.

Community resource fairs, conferences, and public events extend that impact, reinforcing responsible water practices, broadening inclusion in conservation efforts, and connecting nature-based solutions with advancing technology. Innovation and imagination translate complex groundwater science into practical understanding.

Outreach does not end when an event concludes. Its outcomes continue in backyards, classrooms, workplaces, and daily decisions.

Impact runs deep because it is built one action at a time.

Celebrate 30 years with us by making an impact—one photo at a time. 🌿💧

We’re inviting residents, students, families, and businesses to take part in our 2nd Annual Rooted in Saving Water: Conserve & Share It Photo Contest.

From drought-smart landscaping to everyday ...water-saving habits, show us how you’re helping protect our most valuable resource.

🏆 Winners receive:
• A feature in our 2027 calendar
• $100 Visa gift card
• EAA swag bag
• Recognition at the November 2026 Board Meeting

🌟 Grand Prize: $500 Visa gift card!

📅 Submit your entry by August 31, 2026

Be part of the celebration—and the solution.
Enter today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eaacontest2026

NEW Aquifer In-Sight episode is live!🎥

EAA GM Roland Ruiz dives into how we are actively managing the Edwards Aquifer through drought, and the conservation measures in place to help aquifer conditions. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the many ways we protect this vital resource every... day, from regulatory management initiatives to innovative, non-regulatory programs. Through this ongoing work, we remain committed to safeguarding this vital resource for future generations.💧

Tune in to the full episode to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFveHHZnKEA