In the center front page of the October 9, 2008 Austin
American Statesman is a large photo of the entrance to Possumhaw Cave
in Hays County. And, it did not make the news due to an accident or
collapse, but because of a successful effort to preserve land that
helps recharge the Edwards Aquifer. The article below the photo
talks about the recent effort to protect 2,252 acres in northern Hays
County from development with a $9.9 million conservation easement.
The article emphasizes the contribution of sinkholes to
direct recharge of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Cavers have been active in documenting the caves and sinkholes on the
property, along with the City of Austin and the Barton
Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. The Austin American
Web site even has a video of Julie Jenkins leading a tour of the
ranch. This project should help protect the aquifer and as an added
benefit some of the land will be open for public access and
education. Check out the article at:
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/10/09/1009ranch.html
Bill Russell
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