Landowners in the Texas Hill Country contested the approval of groundwater rights for a "conservation-scale" development. The development, Mirasol Springs, aims to set the gold standard for eco-friendly developers, but they are receiving push back from residents who say there isn't enough water for their future.
Almost every other day, Charlie Flatten gets a call about another local water well gone dry.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
Diminishing springs and aquifers due to heat, drought and high for demand water highlight the urgency for Central Texas conservation districts to prioritize climate-focused management, potentially involving reduced pumping for sustainability.