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Landowners in the Texas Hill Country contested the approval of groundwater rights for a "conservation-scale" development. The development, Mirasol Springs, aims to set the gold standard for eco-friendly developers, but they are receiving push back from residents who say there isn't enough water for their future.
Heat, drought and booming population growth have stressed the aquifers that supply millions of people with drinking water.
For the second year in a row, the iconic spring-fed swimming hole has stopped flowing, the consequence of drought and overpumping.
Almost every other day, Charlie Flatten gets a call about another local water well gone dry.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
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Diminishing springs and aquifers due to heat, drought and high for demand water highlight the urgency for Central Texas conservation districts to prioritize climate-focused management, potentially involving reduced pumping for sustainability.