Cibolo Creek Watershed Protection Plan meeting set for April 29 in La Vernia
Community invited to reengage with watershed planning process, help protect local water quality
The Mid and Lower Cibolo Creek Watershed Protection Plan, WPP, will host a public stakeholder meeting on April 29 in La Vernia.
The meeting will be from 1-3 p.m. at the La Vernia Chamber of Commerce Hall, 12301 U.S. Highway 87 W. The meeting is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
Protecting water quality amid regional land-use changes
“As growth continues to expand east of San Antonio, local leaders and residents are coming together to protect one of the region’s key natural resources — Cibolo Creek,” said Mary Michael Zahed, Texas Water Resources Institute program specialist, San Antonio.
This marks the group’s first stakeholder meeting for the watershed in several years and comes at a critical time when increased development, population growth and land-use change place added pressure on local water resources.
Zahed said a watershed is the land area that drains water into a common waterbody.
“In this case, that means everything flowing into Cibolo Creek — from rainfall to runoff — carrying both water and potential pollutants downstream,” she said. “As the region grows, how land is managed today will directly impact water quality for years to come.
“This meeting is an opportunity to reengage the community and bring new energy into the Mid and Lower Cibolo Creek Watershed Protection Plan. We want to hear from landowners, residents, local and state government, and all stakeholders about their priorities and concerns so we can ensure the implementation of the plan reflects the needs of the people who live and work in this watershed.”
Meeting details
During the meeting, attendees will:
- Learn about current water quality conditions in Cibolo Creek.
- Provide input on priorities and future direction of the WPP.
- Hear about upcoming projects and opportunities to improve and protect local water resources.
“This watershed belongs to everyone who lives in it,” Zahed said. “Whether you ranch, farm, own land, recreate, work or simply care about clean water, your input is essential. Strong watershed plans are built on local knowledge and collaboration.”
TWRI is a unit of Texas A&M AgriLife Research that brings together expertise from across The Texas A&M University System. Funding for this effort is provided through the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board as part of the State Nonpoint Source Grant Program.
For more information, visit https://cibolo.tamu.edu/ or contact Zahed at [email protected] or 979-314-8092. Follow the partnership on Facebook for frequent Cibolo Creek watershed updates.
