Shoutout to Bill Taylor from KENS 5 & Kens5.com for this week’s weather report! 🌧️ The location of rainfall matters, and to truly benefit the Edwards Aquifer, we need it in the contributing and recharge zones. There's an anticipation of rain chances ahead, but it's still ...important to keep water conservation in mind because it doesn't always fall where it's needed most!💧

💧 30 years. One shared resource. Countless ways to protect it.

We’re celebrating our anniversary by spotlighting you—the changemakers helping conserve water every day. Enter our 2nd Annual Rooted in Saving Water Photo Contest for a chance to be featured and rewarded!

...Whether it’s drought-tolerant landscaping, smart irrigation, or simple daily habits, show us how you’re making every drop count. 🌿

🏆 Prizes include:
• 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

📅 Deadline: August 31, 2026

Be part of the story. Inspire others. Help shape the next 30 years of water conservation.

Enter here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eaacontest2026

The Edwards Aquifer dips deep underground, causing high pressure between its confining units. The result?

Drill an aquifer well, and groundwater pushes upwards, beyond the aquifer’s confines. When groundwater rises all the way to the surface, the well is known as a “flowing artesian ...well”.

While there may not be an “Old Faithful” erupting from the aquifer today; staff still encounter some flowing artesian wells in the EAA’s jurisdiction, which remain problematic. When not properly constructed or maintained, groundwater can escape the well, causing water waste from this resource we depend on.

EAA staff work to address such wells through our Abandoned Wells Program. Since 2020, the program has played a significant role in locating and cataloging flowing wells. The Team has effectuated, through outreach and compliance efforts, the plugging of 17 flowing artesian wells. These wells are considered a leak in the Edwards Aquifer system, and stopping the leak is just one of many ways EAA staff work to manage, enhance, and protect the Edwards Aquifer.

As our communities continue to grow, development will occur, but there is a balance that must be considered to protect and conserve natural spaces. 🌎

Casey Cowan shares how land protection plays a critical role during extreme weather, helping reduce flooding, absorb rainfall, and ...strengthen the resilience of our region.

Growth and conservation can coexist, but it starts with conserving the land that protects not only us but the quality and quantity of water that enters the Edwards Aquifer. 💚

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Rooted in Saving Water – Conserve & Share Photo Contest

Celebrate 30 years with us by showing us your drought-smart solutions!

Submit your photos by August 31, 2026
Let’s celebrate 30 years by inspiring the future—one photo at a time. Enter today at ...https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eaacontest2026

💧 Jewell and Casey are here to share a few quick facts about the Edwards Aquifer, and why protecting it matters now more than ever.

As a lifeline for our communities, wildlife, and ecosystems, the Edwards Aquifer depends on all of us. The EAA continues to manage, enhance, and protect ...this vital resource every day, but lasting impact starts at home. From conserving water to making mindful choices, every action helps preserve its future.

Because every drop we save today helps secure fresh, clean water for generations to come. 🌎💙

💙 Want to make an even bigger impact? Consider supporting the Edwards Aquifer Conservancy! https://eaconservancy.org/

🌱 Jewell Cozort is here to share how native plants do more than beautify our landscapes, they play a vital role in supporting aquifer recharge. With deeper root systems and natural adaptation to our region, native plants allow water to soak into the ground more efficiently, helping replenish the... aquifer beneath our feet.

By choosing native, you’re also reducing the need for excessive watering, conserving one of our most precious resources while creating a healthier, more sustainable environment. Every intentional choice in your yard has a ripple effect, protecting the aquifer, supporting local ecosystems, and preserving water for future generations. 💧

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