ResourcesLearn about Kerr County Water by viewing the resources below.
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Water Conservation Brochures - Texas Water Development Board
Click here to learn more about resources available from the Texas Water Development Board. Most brochures are available for sale when larger quantities than the number of free copies are desired. Most materials are available in packages of 100. Limitations may be placed on quantities of literature due to availability.
New Hill Country Alliance Resource for Homeowners of the Hill Country
Between 1990 and 2020, the population in unincorporated areas of the Texas Hill Country doubled, with growth expected to continue over the next 20-30 years, leading to increased development, habitat loss, water demand, and light pollution. With recurring droughts, record temperatures, and limited water supplies, preserving natural resources is critical. While counties have limited authority to manage growth, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) can influence residential development through Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Landscape Guidelines that promote water conservation, native landscaping, and night-sky-friendly lighting. This guide offers valuable strategies for developers and HOA boards to craft or amend CC&Rs, helping protect the Hill Country’s natural resources and build resilience for future generations.
HGCD keeping an eye on the drought situation
Beginning with this week’s edition of the Hill Country Community Journal the Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District’s Drought Index information will be published quarterly in order for Kerr County residents and surrounding communities to view and understand the continuing drought conditions impacting water supplies in the aquifers supplying water to residents of the Hill Country.
Texas Water Specialist Program
Through this program, we want to develop a corps of well-informed volunteer specialists who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of aquatic resources and aquatic habitats within their communities for the state of Texas.
Questions? Please direct them to Melissa Felty, Conservation Education Manager, [email protected]
Click here for the TPWD flyer.
Questions? Please direct them to Melissa Felty, Conservation Education Manager, [email protected]
Click here for the TPWD flyer.
Private Dams - Understanding the Permitting Process
In the last couple of years, we’ve seen an uptick in new private dams in the Hill Country. These new dams have raised questions from downstream landowners about the process for permitting new dams, and what to do if you discover an unauthorized dam. In this October 2024 webinar, we cover the complex world of dam permitting with the agencies that regulate dams.
Speakers:
Speakers:
- Beth Bendik, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD)
- Joe Shelnutt, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Trina Lancaster, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
- Myron Hess, Lawyer (Presenting on Water Rights with TCEQ)
Water Data for Texas
Kerr County Aquifers
Kerr County Aquifers PowerPoint Presentation by the Texas Water Development Board (November 2023)
Video Recording: Aquifers 101 Presentation by Sean Boerner at Riverside Nature Center (October 2023)
Video Recording: Aquifers 101 Presentation by Sean Boerner at Riverside Nature Center (October 2023)
Texas will soon face driest conditions of last 1,000 years
Texas' future climate will have drier summers and decreasing water supplies for much of the remainder of the 21st century -- likely resulting in the driest conditions in the last 1,000 years, according to research led by Texas A&M University scientists.
Using the most advanced climate models, the team projected drought conditions and relevant information for stakeholders such as agricultural producers, large surface water suppliers, small groundwater water districts and regional water planning districts. |
"A New Kind of Drought", John Nielsen-Gammon (Texas A&M)
Click to view John Nielsen-Gammon's talk during the Texas Water Research Network 2023 Fall Meeting, organized by the Environmental Science Institute (UT-Austin) focused on "The 2023 Heat Wave and Drought: Causes, Attribution, and Impacts on Major Sectors of Texas"
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The Guadalupe River originates in Western Kerr County, deep in the Texas Hill Country. This beautiful spring fed river is one of the highest rated recreational and scenic rivers in Texas and is Kerr County's central asset.
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) was created as a conservation and reclamation district by the Texas Legislatures in 1939. In short, the mission of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority is to protect the health of the Guadalupe River watershed in Kerr County by managing water quality and water quantity, promoting stewardship, and providing services to support our communities.
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) was created as a conservation and reclamation district by the Texas Legislatures in 1939. In short, the mission of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority is to protect the health of the Guadalupe River watershed in Kerr County by managing water quality and water quantity, promoting stewardship, and providing services to support our communities.
The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District is part of the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area and was created by House Bill No. 1463, Chapter 693, Acts of the 72nd Texas Legislature in January 1991. The District was organized to protect the underground water resources of Kerr County. It registers and permits wells drilled in the county and investigates the aquifers to determine appropriate plans for future development.
The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District (HGCD) mission is to develop, promote, and implement water conservation, augmentation, and management strategies to protect the water resources of the District as a sustainable resource for the benefit of its citizens, economy, and environment.
The Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District (HGCD) mission is to develop, promote, and implement water conservation, augmentation, and management strategies to protect the water resources of the District as a sustainable resource for the benefit of its citizens, economy, and environment.