Drought Update: July 2026
Photo of Sculpture Falls taken on August 3, 2026. District’s Current Drought Status: Stage 3 Exceptional Drought July brought the first triple-digit temperatures of the year to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) and Camp Mabry, though fortunately there were only five days with highs at or above 100°F. July also marked the fourth consecutive month of […]
More Than Water: The Significance of Local Springs for the Coahuiltecan People
For many, the springs of Central Texas are more than swimming holes. Places like Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, San Pedro Springs, and Comal Springs live in memory, ritual, and identity. Hydrogeologists dedicate their careers to protecting the local aquifers, whose waters feed millions of gallons through these springs each day. Year-round swimmers cut through […]
Well Owner Spotlight: Hank Miller
Choosing Rainwater Harvesting For most Texans, a private water well is a badge of independence. For Hank Miller, his well became the reason he stopped using groundwater almost entirely. Hank and his wife, Eva Reed, have lived in the River Mountain Ranch neighborhood since 2014 after moving from Mason County. Their home sits within the District’s boundaries and has a 600 to 700 feet deep well that sits within the Cow Creek formation of the Trinity Aquifer. According to […]