WIMBERLEY — A State of the Water Luncheon was held Wednesday, June 25, at the Wimberley Community Center to discuss ongoing concerns with community members.
According to David Baker, founder and executive director of The Watershed Association, the community and its leaders prefer to not face the reality of the water in Hays County, but it cannot be avoided. The truth, he stated, is that surface water — rivers, lakes and creeks — are becoming less reliable as the temperatures continue to rise. This includes iconic resources, such as Jacob’s Well, which has been dry for nearly four years, said Baker.
This not only has an impact on the water availability, but on the economy, as for a small, tourist town, like Wimberley, a large portion of its revenue comes from those visiting for its scenery, including Cypress Creek and Blue Hole: “That’s our brand, but we’re not managing that sustainably,” Baker said.
