Blanco County Master Gardeners to Host Dr. Baron Rector
January 30, 2009
The water in our aquifers, creeks and rivers is heavily influenced by land use practices. One of the most important ways we can protect the quality and supply of water is through prudent management of our grasslands. Preserve Our Water is please to help promote this important educational event being held by the Blanco County Master Gardeners.
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Texas Legislative Preview
January 20, 2009
On Wednesday, January 15, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) held its “legislative kickoff” at the State Capitol. This meeting with legislative staff representing 11 Senators or Representatives as well as the Natural Resources Committee, sought to accomplish two goals.
Drought Conditions in the News
January 20, 2009
The continuing and worsening drought conditions being experienced in Central Texas have been much in the news during the final days of 2008 and the first weeks of the new year. In December, the US Drought Monitor reported that the conditions in several Central Texas counties, including Blanco County, had reached the most dire status of “Exceptional.”
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Blanco County Drought Conditions
January 20, 2009
Blanco County drought condition as of January 13th – D4 Exceptional
(The US Drought Monitor ranges from D0 – Abnormally Dry to D4 – Exceptional)
http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/DM_state.htm?TX,S
NOTE: Blanco County has been in Severe to Extreme drought conditions since February, 2008 and under Exceptional conditions since December, 2008 according to the US Drought Monitor. The drought is classified as both hydrological and agricultural. The current period of drought conditions began in October, 2007.