Activating Stewardship: Strategies for the Future

The Watershed Association is excited to bring our next educational series, [Land. Water. Connection] to our community as part of the Blanco Cypress Watershed Protection Plan (BCWPP). This collaborative effort with Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, Hays County, the City of Woodcreek, and the City of Wimberley plays a vital role in shaping water resiliency in our region.

**This year-long series will be offered in two modules in the Spring from March to May and in the Fall from September to November. **

April 25th
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Meadows Center for Water & the Environment

**Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged**

Activating Stewardship: Strategies for the Future 

As drought continues to reshape life across Texas, conversations about water conservation, resilience, and shared responsibility are more important than ever. This session invites our community into an engaging exploration of rainwater harvesting, One Water principles, and the evolving strategies that can help households and regions adapt during times of record drought.

Together, we’ll examine insights from a statewide rainwater harvesting study, including how different zip codes influence collection potential and long-term water security. An interactive water calculator will be shared to aid in the discussion of household water use during drought.

We’ll also hear perspectives on watershed planning, community-scale conservation, and the human side of water stewardship, from emerging professionals developing new approaches to stakeholder engagement, to regional leaders advancing collaborative solutions through the Blanco Cypress Watershed Protection Plan and growing One Water initiatives.

The extended session will conclude with the option to join a glass-bottom boat tour or a guided walk through the Spring Lake wetlands, connecting the day’s ideas back to the living systems that sustain our region.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, April 25th
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Where: Meadows Center for Water & the Environment 

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Robert Mace
Executive Director, Meadows Center for Water & the Environment 

Jenna Walker, M.A. Geo
Director of Watershed Studies, Meadows Center for Water & the Environment 

Desiree Jackson, M.S.
Science & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, Meadows Center for Water & the Environment 

**Parking is limited; carpooling is encouraged**

$3 day permits are available at the on-site pay station (Lot number is R30) or online here:
https://www.meadowscenter.txst.edu/about/contact-us.html

May 30th
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Community Field Project: Drought-Proofing the Land
Blanco, TX
[Click Here to Register]

Join Pete Van Dyck, founder of DroughtProofTX, for a hands-on workshop exploring how the natural cycle of flood and drought can be harnessed to build healthy soils, recharge groundwater, revive springs, and help rivers flow year-round.

The workshop begins with a classroom session explaining the principles of drought-proofing land and water systems, followed by an outdoor field tour where participants will see these practices working in real time.

Location:

33 Delaware Creek Rd.

Blanco, TX 78606

Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking. Gates will be open, follow Delaware Creek Road up the hill, and you’ll find a stone entryway on the right. Follow the paved driveway up to the workshop area, where parking will be directed onsite.

Capacity is limited to 40 participants. Please RSVP to confirm your spot!

Questions? Contact:
Amber Smith: amber@watershedassociation.org