The key to saving Texas springs?
Pumping limits and land conservation.
Without sustainable groundwater management, iconic springs like Jacob’s Well will continue to decline. David Baker of the Wimberley Valley Watershed Association explains how setting pumping caps and protecting aquifer recharge land are critical solutions.
Cities like Austin and San Antonio are leading the way by preserving land over aquifers, and similar efforts are expanding across Texas to secure water for the future.
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