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Here you will find the latest research by the Trinity Glen Rose District in our effort to learn about the Trinity Aquifer. TGR District General Elections TGR District Officer General Elections will next be held on May 2, 2026 Election of Officer Information NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT ORDER OF ELECTION (English version ) Called January 15, 2026 ORDER OF ELECTION (Spanish version) Posted Bexar County Order of Election (TBD) Location of Election: BEXAR COUNTY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS & HOURS (TBD) Location to File: Location a person may file candidate applications is at 12274 Bandera Rd. #106, Helotes, TX 78023 Candidate Filing Requirements: Fill out all content legibly and completely on the " Application for a Place on the Ballot for a General Election " , click link to document provided. Once complete please file at the Location of Election, there is no filing fee. Filing dates are January 14, 2026 - February 13, 2026. Qualifications for Office: To be qualified to be elected as a director, a person must be a registered voter in the precinct that person represents, be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State of Texas for 12 months, and a resident of the district for 6 months prior to the regular candidate filing deadline (78 days before election day), not totally or partially mentally incapacitated, and not a convicted felon, unless pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. Details on Requirements and “Eligibility for Public Office” can be found here in the Election Code, Chapter 141.001 . Current Board of Directors and Terms Important Websites Secretary of State, Elections Division Bexar County Elections Department Comal County Elections Department Kendall County Elections Department 2024 Campaign Finance Reports Precinct Boundaries

Learn about the latest activities of the Trinity Glen Rose District board of directors. TGR DISTRICT RULES, FORMS, & FEES * Please call the office with any questions on forms and contact us to make an appointment if you need to visit the office for an appropriate staff member to be available to meet with you* District Rules - Current District Rules (adopted October 16, 2025) District Forms Notice of Intent to Drill, Modify, or Plug (also transfer well registration ownership) Existing Well Registration Operating Permit Renewal, Amendment, Or Transfer Affidavit to Produce Groundwater Individual ( non-exempt well owners submit with Notice of Intent for new wells) Affidavit to Produce Groundwater Entity Production Report Form Pump Installation Report Form Meter Registration Form *Note - there is no fee to register an existing well or to t ransfer Ownership . Fees for drilling, plugging, or modifying a well are listed on Notice of Intent Form and the District Fee Schedule. District Fees District Fee Schedule Process and Contact Information The available forms are for well owners or potential well owners and well drillers who need to register an existing well, drill a new well, plug a well, or to make modifications to their existing well or modify a permit, including registering a meter and providing well production. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Please Note: All Wells issued permits December 1st, 2004 and after MUST have a Geophysical Log run on the well and submitted to the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District along with the State Well Drillers Report and a completed Application to Register a Well. * If you need to visit the office to discuss the rules, forms or fees, please contact the office for an appointment to make sure a staff member will be available to meet with you.* To submit a completed form or materials, please send it to the appropriate address. All applications, forms and payment to Trinity Glen Rose GCD : Trinity Glen Rose GCD c/o Emily Green PO BOX 1589 Helotes, TX 78023 Phone (210) 698-1155 Fax(210)698-1159, or office@tgrgcd.org Need to find out if you need a Well Permit from the San Antonio Water System : San Antonio Water System c/o Elizabeth Gomez, SAWS 2800 US HWY 281 N San Antonio, TX 78212 Phone (210) 233-2349 Need to Find out if you need a Well Permit from the Edwards Aquifer Authority : Edwards Aquifer Authority Well Construction Program 900 E. Quincy San Antonio, TX 78215 Phone (210)222-2204

Looking for water data? You've come to the right place. You can find water well locations and data at this page. Trinity Aquifer in Northern Bexar County The Trinity Aquifer is one of nine major aquifers defined by the state , stretching from the Texas Hill Country into Oklahoma, and it is the primary water source within the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR). Though often referred to as a single aquifer, the Trinity Aquifer is really a group of aquifers , experts say. It’s divided into three units — the Upper, Middle and Lower Trinity — and within those are more layers, or strata, made up of different formations, all of which allow water to move through in different ways and at different rates. TRINITY AQUIFER EDUCATION You can download a technical geologic and hydrologic report of the Trinity Aquifer by clicking this link. The Trinity system stretches across 61 counties from northeast of Dallas to southwest of San Antonio covering more than 10,000 square miles at the surface and more than 21,000 square miles below ground. It runs throughout much of the Hill Country, including all or portions of Kendall, Comal, Hays and Blanco counties, and is considered one of the “most extensive and highly used groundwater resources in Texas” by the Texas Water Development Board. The Trinity Aquifer is a low production aquifer which recharges slowly, with only an estimated 4–5% of rain recharging it. Despite its slow recharge rate, it stands as one of Texas’ most extensive and heavily used groundwater resources. Primarily utilized by municipalities, it also serves as a vital source for rural homes, irrigation, livestock, and other domestic uses. Trinity Aquifer Trinity Aquifer Subgroup (down dip) Trinity Aquifer in Northern Bexar County Trinity Aquifer water well depths vary from shallow, hand-dug wells to drilled wells that can be more than 1,200 feet deep based on TWDB records for Bexar County. Depths are highly variable and depend entirely on site-specific topography and geology, especially faulting. Well yields in the Trinity are typically dependent on the nature of fractures and dissolution features intersected by the well bore, which can be highly variable over short distances. Well yields are typically low (less than 20 gallons per minute (gpm) ) but may occasionally be significantly higher, with yields of 400-600 gpm being reported in some wells. Water quality within a specific aquifer can be defined or characterized in a general sense, but can vary significantly based on local geology, hydrology, and structure. The Trinity Glen Rose District is located in the southern portion of the Trinity Aquifer where it underlies the Texas Hill Country. The District includes the northern third of Bexar County as well as small parts of Comal and Kendall counties and is part of the Edwards Plateau. Although it is defined by the state as a major aquifer, the water quality and productivity of the Trinity Aquifer throughout the region, including the District, varies greatly. The District is located entirely within the San Antonio River basin and is divided by three sub-basins: the Cibolo Creek, Medina River, and Upper San Antonio River sub-basins. The Cibolo Creek, Leon Creek, Salado Creek, and the Upper San Antonio River watersheds provide for surface drainage generally from the northwest to the southeast within the District. Cibolo Creek is a tributary of the San Antonio River and drains from northwest to southeast across the Trinity Group of Aquifers, where it is a major recharge feature of these aquifers. Cibolo Creek is also the county boundary between portions of northern Bexar County and adjacent counties to the north and east. Salado and Leon Creeks flow from northwest to southeast through the middle of the District, eventually joining the San Antonio and Medina Rivers to the south. Trinity Aquifer Surface Geology & Fault Map - Click the Map to View Interactive Map Recharge to the Trinity Group of Aquifers occurs via local precipitation on its outcrop, infiltration of flows in Cibolo Creek, and through the overlying units where the Trinity is present in the subsurface. The quantification of recharge to the Trinity Aquifer in the Hill Country is difficult and estimates of recharge to the Trinity Aquifer vary significantly, from as low as 1.5 percent of precipitation to as much as 11 percent of precipitation (Muller and Prince, 1979; Kuniansky, 1989). Most estimates are between 4 and 7 percent of precipitation (Mace and others, 2000). However, the recharge dynamics in the District are quite different than the Trinity Aquifer throughout much of the Hill Country due to the rapid recharge that occurs through large recharge features, which are present in many areas of the District, but most prevalent in the Cibolo Creek area. When Cibolo Creek has water in the stretches along northern Bexar County, the losses of water from the creek are substantial and serve as a significant recharge source to the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Although this rapid recharge can occur in other isolated areas of the Trinity Aquifer in the Hill Country, it is a dominant recharge mechanism in the District. The substantial volume of recharge that periodically occurs during wet periods and flooding along Cibolo Creek creates relatively large variations in water levels in the Trinity Aquifer in the District. When water levels are high in the District, there is a natural hydraulic gradient that drives groundwater laterally to the southeast into the Edwards Aquifer. After groundwater is recharged to the aquifer, the karstic nature of many of the formations allow the rapid movement of groundwater through the aquifer. The result can be large fluctuations in water levels in wells as groundwater moves quickly through the aquifer. Dolomitic Limestone Fossiliferous Limestone Shale and Sandstone Discharge from the Trinity Aquifer - When water levels are high in the District, there is a greater driving force to move groundwater laterally to the southeast into the Edwards Aquifer. While the Edwards Aquifer does receive large volumes of water from the Trinity Aquifer, water wells are also a primary source of discharge from the Trinity in Bexar County. Historic pumping from the Trinity Aquifer within Bexar County has increased over time, from approximately 11,000 acre-feet in 2009 to greater than 23,000 acre-feet per year since 2016. Production from wells can vary significantly based on water levels in the Trinity. Water demand will continue to increase in the Hill Country, and this may add more pressure to increase groundwater production from the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Production from the Trinity Aquifer is primarily used for municipal purposes, with some production for domestic, irrigation, livestock and mining. More than 80 percent of the current groundwater production from the Trinity in the District is used for public water supply.

The Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District conserves and protects the Trinity Aquifer in Northern Bexar County, Texas. If you need to meet with TGR District staff, please call to make an appointment so you can connect with the appropriate staff person. TGR Mission The TGR was created in 2001 to conserve, preserve, and protect the Trinity Aquifer within the District. CONSERVE - PROTECT - PRESERVE South Texas Drought Conditions With the severity of the current drought condition continuing into 2025, the TGR District will be providing up to date information about these conditions are affecting our local aquifers and how you can help. The map to the right is published each week by the U.S. Drought Monitor. As you can see, Bexar County has moved out of the D4 Exceptional Drought category down to the D3 Extreme Drought listing. The rainfall chart from the National Weather Service shows that rainfall for the San Antonio area is running slightly above average for this time of year. While the heavy rainfall amounts over the July 4th weekend have helped the Bexar County area significantly, the Trinity Glen Rose District is still in Stage 3 of its Drought Management Plan. Local Rainfall Amounts - December Bexar County Map Date: Thursday, January 8 , 2026 None D0 (Abnormally Dry) D1 (Moderate Drought) D2 (Severe Drought) D3 (Extreme Drought) D4 (Exceptional Drought) Click the state map to view Texas Drought Monitor page. Click the chart to view the National Weather Service rainfall report. Drought in the News Texas Water Development Board Weather Report Drought.gov - Online info from National Integrated Drought information System Express-News - April-08-25 - Great overview of current drought Texas Water Newsroom - TWDB Texas Tribune on Water Supply How You Can Help - Click Here QUICK LINKS TGR moves to STAGE 3 Watering Restrictions of Drought Plan Board Meeting Info GMA-9 Meeting Information Current Newsletter TGR STATISTICS 302,274 POPULATION 8,950 (Acre Feet) 2024 PRODUCTION 5 DISTRICT PRECINCTS 3 (Drought Stage 3 ) DROUGHT STAGE Conserving Water for Future Generations

Looking for water data? You've come to the right place. You can find water well locations and data at this page. RECHARGE ENHANCEMENT From Rain to Recharge Aquifer recharge enhancement (ARE), also known as Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) or Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), is the intentional human process of adding water (like stormwater, treated wastewater, or surface water) to aquifers to replenish groundwater supplies, buffer against drought, and improve water security. Methods include infiltration basins, injection wells, and in-channel modifications, with benefits like reduced evaporation, water treatment as it percolates, and cost-effectiveness compared to surface reservoirs. The Trinity Aquifer recharges slowly from rainfall on its outcrop areas and seepage from streams, with water moving through its complex fractures and layers, unlike the faster Edwards Aquifer, with recharge rates varying greatly by region, often only 4-6% of rain, and is affected by urban development reducing natural infiltration, making artificial recharge efforts crucial for sustainability. Watch the general water cycle 3-D model simulation below to see how precipitation falls on the Earth's surface, collects in rivers and creeks running across the land and then recharges an aquifer, like the Trinity Aquifer, through fractures and sinkholes in the riverbed. The rainfall then makes it way through various fissures in the various rock formations that make up the aquifer. Healthy soil and vegetation improve the land’s ability to absorb water. Trinity Aquifer Recharge Occurrence - How Recharge Occurs Precipitation & Streams : Rain falling directly on the aquifer's exposed (unconfined) areas, as well as water seeping from rivers and ponds where the ground slopes downward, replenishes it. Karst Features : Water travels through fractures, bedding planes, and solution cavities (karst) in the limestone, allowing for both rapid flow and localized storage. Inter-Aquifer Flow : Some water can also move from the overlying Edwards Aquifer down into the Trinity in certain areas, though this is less significant than direct recharge. Recharge rates are not uniform; some sections replenish quickly, while others take much longer, making management challenging. Common Recharge Enhancement Techniques Berms and Swales – To slow and sink water. Rock or Brush Structures – To slow and sink water. Grassed Waterways – Shaped Channels lined with vegetation that slow rainfall runoff and encourage infiltration. Check Dams – Small barriers placed in drainage ways that slow water, spread it out, and increase soak-in time. Rangeland Restoration – Improving soil health and perennial vegetation so the land absorbs more rainfall. Recharge Basins – Engineer shallow basins that temporarily hold stormwater, letting it soak in instead of running off. The video below is a segment from a Trinity Glen Rose District sponsored Go Gardening Show. The video was shot at the Edwards Aquifer Field Research Park in Northern Bexar County along the Cibolo Creek. You'll get a great look at how berms, swales, small rock dams, enhanced vegetation and shallow recharge basin s help move water from rain to recharge. Cibolo Creek in Northern Bexar County Cibolo Creek in Northern Bexar County Cibolo Creek is a major Recharge feature to the Trinity Aquifer Recharge for the Trinity Group of Aquifers occurs via local precipitation on its outcrop. The outcrop area takes in recharge flow from the Cibolo Creek and other overlying units where it is in the subsurface. When Cibolo Creek has water in the stretches along northern Bexar County, the movement of water from the creek into the groundwater are substantial and serve as a significant recharge source to the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Although this rapid recharge can occur in other isolated areas of the Trinity Aquifer in the Hill Country, it is a dominant recharge mechanism in the District. The substantial volume of recharge that periodically occurs during wet periods and flooding along Cibolo Creek creates relatively large variations in water levels in the Trinity Aquifer in the District. Helpful Resources - From Rain to Recharge Soil Erosion is a form of soil degradation in which the top layer of soil is carried away by wind and water. Rain and channelized water flow dislodge and wash exposed soil downhill. This cumulative loss of soil poses a major challenge to landowners and managers. The Hillside Stewardship guide highlights a series of erosion-control structures that Hill Country landowners and managers are using to slow and sink water into the land. Just click on the cover photo of the guide to the left to download it. If you'd prefer a video on the topic, you can watch the "Hill Country Groundwater Recharge With Bryan Hummel " by clicking the video link.

Take advantage of the Trinity Glen Rose District's conservation program incentives. DROUGHT INFORMATION TGR Board Adopts New Drought and Conservation Management Plan The Trinity Glen Rose District Board adopted amendments to its Drought and Conservation Management Plan at its October 2024 board meeting. Click the link below to download and view the plan. TGR Drought and Conservation Management Plan Managing Drought PDF TGR District Moves to Drought Stage 3 Current Drought Stage: Stage 3 as of November 1, 2024 With water well levels already near historic lows and fall rainfall deficits at around five inches, the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District (TGR) declared STAGE 3 water restrictions in compliance with the District’s Drought Contingency Plan effective as of Friday, November 1. “We are seeing very negative trends in our Trinity Aquifer monitoring water well levels continue. Additionally, we’re seeing that same type of problem with the Edwards Aquifer,” said TGR General Manager Amanda Maloukis. “So as the Edwards Aquifer Authority is considering for the first time ever declaring Stage 5 of their drought plan, we know that it is critical for us to declare Stage 3 of our drought plan. These two drought stages are the highest levels of required conservation measures and they’re being invoked due to our persistent drought which has prevented water wells from replenishing to get us back to somewhat normal water levels.” Since September 1, San Antonio has recorded a little less than 1.5 inches of rain. That’s 5 inches below average for the first eight weeks of fall. This is also the driest start to fall since 2008 which was also one of the area’s toughest droughts. As of now, it has been two months since any rain has fallen in San Antonio. Given those very dry conditions, the current US Drought Monitor lists the majority of Bexar County as being in (D3)-Extreme Drought . “How can people help our aquifers? First of all, the growing season has stopped, so there should absolutely be no lawn watering happening,” Maloukis stated in her call to action. “Even though our Stage 3 irrigation measures limit watering to once every other two weeks, that restriction is really written for summer months when landscapes do need a little water to stay alive. So, please, turn off all sprinkler systems and hand water only where and when necessary. Then, we would ask families to talk about conserving water. We can save a lot of water by taking short showers, washing only full loads of clothes and dishes and never just letting a faucet run. You must have an active purpose for using water to turn the faucet on.” Maloukis concluded by reminding people that droughts are a part of living in South Texas. And, at some point, those droughts end with plentiful rainfall. But, until that much needed precipitation returns, it is up to every family and business operation to take these water conserving measures seriously. The conservation measures outlined and strongly encouraged under TGR’s Stage 3 drought plan include all conservation measures from Stage’s 1 and 2 unless replaced by Stage 3: Watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler, or soaker hose is allowed once every other week, from 5- 10 a.m. and 9-12 p.m. on your designated watering day as determined by your address. Watering with drip irrigation may run one day a week, on Friday, from 5-10 a.m. or 9-12 p.m. Watering with a hand-held hose may occur any time and any day. Water use reduction goal of 15%. Installing newly planted landscapes is highly discouraged. Aesthetic fountains should not be utilized unless an alternative source of water other than groundwater. Do not wash parking lots, driveways or sidewalks unless health and safety is a risk. The use of a commercial car wash facility that recycles water is allowed any day. Alternate sources of water are highly encouraged such as rain water harvesting, reclaimed condensate, reclaimed grey water, recycled water, and other non-groundwater sources. Below is a chart outlining the day of the week your household is allowed to water, which is every other week during Stage 3 drought restrictions. But, as mentioned, with the landscape growing season over for 2024, there should not be any lawn watering with sprinkler systems occurring now. You can download a complete copy of TGR’s Drought Stage Plan and the District’s latest drought brochure “Managing Drought” at our website. www.trinityglenrose.com/drought-information . The TGR Conservation page has additional ways each household can help save water during these very dry weather conditions. You can find those tips at the link . Drought and Weather Resources TWDB Drought Monitor/Drought Resources Page TWDB Precipitation Stations/TEXMESONET Map Palmer Drought Severity Index Map Texas Drought Monitor Map Historical Palmer Drought Indices NOAA Precipitation Estimates Map NOAA Soil Moisture Map Texas Burn Bans Map TCEQ List of PWS's Limiting Water Use to Avoid Shortages TWDB Flood Viewer TWDB Drought Monitor Map Click on the image below for most up-to-date information. Drought map on 10-31-2024

Take advantage of the Trinity Glen Rose District's conservation program incentives. You know the saying "Everything's Bigger in Texas." Well, that truism couldn't be more important than when it applies to conserving water, especially when it's hot (which can be most of the year). Did you know outdoor watering can double your water use during the summer? And lots of that wet stuff can be wasted through evaporation, runoff and just plain overwatering. And indoor water is wasted through leaks and incorrect water use habits, like leaving the water running when you're not using it. So, you need to love our local aquifers like the Trinity Aquifer and the Edwards Aquifer like you mean it. And that's why we say Don't Waste the Wet Stuff, because wasting water is just not Texas-like. Here are some great ideas for how your family can save water inside and outside and protect our water resources as well. So how many gallons does it take to produce one hamburger? According to Water Footprint Calculator, it takes 660 gallons of water to produce all of the ingredients in one hamburger. Check it out at this link. www.watercalculator.org/footprint/what-is-the-water-footprint-of Have a great Labor Day Weekend! Stay safe and Don't Waste the Wet Stuff! 1. Fix Leaks! Always be on the lookout for leaking faucets, pipes, and toilets to prevent water loss, which is water waste. Even minor leaks can accumulate significant waste and expense over time. 2. Never Leave the Water Running! If you're not using the water, turn it off. For example, don't let the water run when you're brushing your teeth. 3. Install Low-Flow Showerheads! Modern shower heads can produce great water pressure while reducing the actual use of water. Heck, you might even get creative and shut of the off water while soaping up. 4. Take Short Showers! The math on this water-saving tip adds up quickly. Get in, soap up, rinse off, turn the water off. Save the singing for when you're drying off! 5. Only Wash When You Have a Full Load! Your clothes washer is near the top water device in your home when it comes to using water. So only use it when you have a full load to do. And, the next time you have to buy one, find a low-water-us appliance. 6. Wash Only Full Loads of Dishes! Did you know that your dishwasher is more efficient than washing dishes by hand? That's because people tend to leave the water running when washing dishes in the sink. Save some time, money and water by putting that dishwasher to use. Water only on your designated day and preferably in the early morning. Check your sprinkler system and controller to ensure it is running efficiently. Install rain sensors on sprinkler systems. Fix leaky faucets and hoses..they waste water and money. Water your grass…not the sidewalk and street. Native plants don't require much water, overwatering can kill them. Make plans to change out your high water use turf grass to low water use, colorful native plants and ground cover. You don't have to do it all at once. Pick a spot in your yard that needs little love and start there. The Trinity Glen Rose District co-sponsors a video series called Go Gardening which teaches homeowners how to convert their landscapes to native plants, hardscapes and other decorative landscape materials. Click here to watch Go Gardening. Mid-day sun doesn't play well with landscape sprinklers. Use a broom to clear away debris, instead of using the hose. Here's What Your Yard Can Look Like with Texas Native Plants

Looking for water data? You've come to the right place. You can find water well locations and data at this page. AQUIFER SCIENCE TGR Regional Pumping Impact Study Following notification of a proposed groundwater production project in Bexar county, TGR commenced with a regional impact study through WSP to assess potential impacts. The project would include the activation of production wells located in northeastern Bexar County. Click the link below to read the report. TGR Modeling Results Final Report TGR Research and Aquifer Studies USGS Spring Survey Results Dr. George Veni Presentation on Karst Aquifer Features of the Trinity Glen Rose Aquifer

This the TGR District Precincts Page with a map of the five precincts where representatives are elected. Trinity Glen Rose District Precinct Map Use the map to determine which precinct you live in Dr. Stuart Birnbaum Precinct 1 Joe duMenil Precinct 2 Steven Peterson Precinct 3 Joe Silman Precinct 4 Katrina Waring Castillo Precinct 5 Use the map to locate your District when using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. For Safari users, click here to determine the District in which you reside. Click here to see old redistricting plan page.

Looking for water data? You've come to the right place. You can find water well locations and data at this page. LANDOWNER OPPORTUNITIES Texas Well Owner Network Sponsoring Special Water Quality Testing Event for Water Well Owners The Texas Well Owner Network is sponsoring a special water quality testing event for local water well owners. Well owners can drop off private well water samples for screening on: October 7 between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. San Antonio River Authority, 100 E Guenther, San Antonio, TX 78204 The well sample results will be shared at a workshop on: October 9 from 9:00 a.m. to noon San Antonio River Authority in San Antonio For More Information, Contact: John Smith 979-204-0573 john.smith@ag.tamu.edu About this Special Event The “Well Informed” Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) program is an educational program that gives well owners the opportunity to have their well water samples screened for common contaminants including fecal coliform, E. coli bacteria, nitrates, arsenic and high salinity. The screening of the water samples is followed by a one-hour explanation of the results, water well protection practices and focuses on wellhead protection and recommendations for remediating well contamination. Download the flyer here. Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program LAND MAITENANCE FUNDING FOR 2025 Land maintenance funding for landowners is available through the Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for land management practices that help reach your land stewardship goals. Conservation work in this region also supports the mission and training capabilities of Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis and the goals of the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape Partnership. The program will run throughout 2025. More than $2 million in funding has been utilized for conservation activities that include improving riparian areas, water quality, native plant communities, soil health, rangelands, and wildlife habitat. So far, there have been 914 acres of Hill Country land protected through this program. New Funding Available for the Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program - Applications Being Accepted Starting July 1, 2025 Another round of federal funding is now available to landowners for land management projects through the Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). To be ready to award projects by the end of this year, the RCPP is seeking statements of interest from landowners in the Camp Bullis area. Here is the timeline for those applications. 1-July-2025 - RCPP Easement – Applications Open. 15-August-2025 - RCPP Easement – Applications Close. 1-September– 12-September - Review applications by partners and RCPP conducts some information gathering 22-September-2025 - Landowners notified of selection to Selected landowners will fill out a full application. 3-November-2025 - Deadline for full application This funding round could reach $3 million. You can download the flyer here. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS FORMS AND MORE INFORMATION Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program Learn about Land Management Priorities The priorities of this project involve addressing ecological resource concerns that will benefit both the mission of Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis and the land stewards and residents in the project area. Land Management Resource Concerns The ecological concerns and priorities in the project area are water quality and conservation, plant health and restoration of our native plant communities, soil quality, and improving habitat for grazing and wildlife. Land Management Practices To address these resource concerns, eligible practices are selected as the tools and processes to get conservation on the ground. Eligible land management practices will focus on water quality and riparian health including planting and protecting vegetative buffers around waterways. Waterways that are named and flowing into Camp Bullis will have a higher priority for funding. Other practices will be used to improve and restore upland communities. These practices will include prescribed grazing, selective brush management, and native plant restoration for wildlife and pollinator species. Practices will be also used to improve soil health. Our project specialists will meet with you and design a conservation plan that will specifically meet your needs and the needs of the land. Funding will be attached to these conservation plans to aid in implementation. Read more by clicking on this link. Program Partners Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Joint Base San Antonio Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District The Cibolo Conservancy Land Trust Edwards Aquifer Authority Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Green Spaces Alliance Hill Country Alliance The Nature Conservancy of Texas Texas Agricultural Land Trust Camp Bullis RCPP Project Area The project area is outlined in red.

Learn about the latest news from the Trinity Glen Rose District. TGR NEWS - November 2025 If you missed a previous issue of our newsletters, just click here to read and or download those issues. This TGR Resource newsletter was published in November, 2025 La Niña is On Its Way TGR District remains in Stage 3 drought restrictions As the La Niña weather pattern makes its presence felt in the United States, national forecasters have released new predictions about how this climate pattern will shape our weather through the next three months. The Climate Prediction Center, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), recently published its seasonal outlook for November 2025 through January 2026. Across much of the country — especially the South and Southwest — temperatures are projected to be milder weather compared to typical seasonal averages through the start of the new year. Additionally, below-average rainfall is expected across the southern tier of U.S. That could spell trouble for areas already suffering from drought. Large parts of the South and Southwest are currently classified as being in “severe” to “extreme” drought. Some of these regions, which includes Bexar County and the Texas Hill Country, depend heavily on winter rainfall to recharge their water supplies. Typical La Niña winter impacts include additional precipitation for the Northwest and Midwest to the Ohio Valley and colder than normal temperatures across the north-central U.S. The Southern U.S. experiences drier conditions and warmer temperatures. You can read an extended story here about the cyclical La Niña weather pattern and what its impacts for winter 2025-2026 will be across the country. TGR Board Approves Rules Updates The TGR Board of Directors held a public hearing in October on amendments to its District Rules for improved management of the Trinity Aquifer and approved those changes. “The rules updates will help us better align our work with the region's water planning outlook as developed by the State of Texas,” said TGR General Manager Amanda Maloukis. “The changes to the Rules also set us up for improved practices to be better stewards of the Trinity Aquifer as we develop long term goals for groundwater management designed to protect our groundwater resources for future generations.” Highlights of the changes include, statutorily required changes made by the most recent 89th Texas Legislature, as well as criteria for water wells on small tracts that maintain groundwater production in relation to their limited property right acreage, in order to protect neighboring wells, property rights, and aquifers, without requiring well permits, meters, nor production fees. You can read and download a copy of the Trinity Glen Rose District’s Rules at this link. Texas Voters Approve $20 Billion Water Resources Development Plan With the population projections for Texas continuing to surge, state leaders put a major water planning and investment program on the ballot in early November which would address potential water shortages over the coming decades. With a 71 percent approval, voters across the state gave the go ahead for that $20 billion plan to invest in the State’s water infrastructure. Beginning in 2027, $1 billion per year in sales tax revenue will go toward the Texas Water Fund. That money will be used for developing new water sources, repairing existing infrastructure and flood control projects. “Texas is facing more than $200 billion in wastewater and flood infrastructure needs in the next 50 years,” Sarah Kirkle, the director of policy and legislative affairs at the Texas Water Association, said. “So this $20 billion is a really important first step.” The first round of the new funding, a total of $2 billion per biennium, will have to be appropriated by the legislature in the 90th legislative session, which will take place in 2027. Once approved, the Texas Comptroller will transfer the dedicated funds to the water fund in 2028. The funds can only be transferred if the sales tax revenue exceeds $46.5 billion in a single fiscal year. If the revenue does not reach that threshold, then no money will be transferred to the Water Fund. Today, Texas is home to about 31 million people. By 2070, that number is expected to expand to 50 million. You can read much more about the Texas Water Fund at this website. Water News from Around the State TWDB to Hold Water Project Funding Meetings The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is inviting people to an in-person workshop with valuable information and one-on-one opportunities to discuss regional water project needs. The TWDB program coordinators will be available at the workshop to discuss specific projects and answer questions about financial assistance programs for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood infrastructure projects. Funding Programs include: the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT), Texas Water Development Fund (DFund), Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF), Texas Water Fund, and more. The workshop will include handouts and helpful resources about the TWDB financial assistance programs. Here is a list of meetings being held in the South Texas area. Medina County - Hondo, 11/20/25 Uvalde County - Uvalde, 2/12,26 You can find out more information and a sign up form for the meetings. New Leadership at TWDB and TCEQ Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced several key leadership appointments at Texas’ water and environmental agencies. Brady Franks and Ashley Morgan have been appointed to the Texas Water Development Board. Franks, a former director in the Governor’s Office, brings more than a decade of experience in budgeting, planning, and strategic operations. Morgan, an attorney, has served in multiple state agencies, including the Governor’s Office, Office of the Attorney General, Railroad Commission of Texas, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Franks’ term extends through 2031 and Morgan’s through 2027. Read the full announcement for Franks here and for Morgan here. Tonya Miller has also been appointed to serve as a Commissioner of the TCEQ through 2031. Miller previously served on the TWDB Board and brings extensive experience in environmental and energy leadership, including roles with the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Texas Solar Power Association, and several divisions within TCEQ. Her appointment marks a return to the agency and underscores her long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship. Be Prepared for a Freeze While cold weather makes an appearance in South Texas for a limited number of weeks during the year, we can actually get several days of freezing weather during that time. And, when that happens, you want to be prepared to protect those beautiful native plants you’ve enjoyed all year long. “There are some native plants that will just shrug off a hard freeze, hibernate and bloom in the spring,” said Emily Green, TGR District program manager. “However, there are some plants that do need some protection when we get several days in a row of freezing weather. Thankfully, there are some simple ways to accomplish that goal.” Here is how freezing weather can damage a plant. According to Kimberly Mayer, a horticulturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, when the water inside plant cells freezes, ice crystals form and can damage the cell walls, killing the cells. As temperatures rise, fluids leak out of those cells and they begin to decay. Freeze damage first appears as dark, water-soaked tissues that later turn brown or black and dry up. There are two types of freezes that South Texans should prepare for. Most people are familiar with the term blue norther, a windy cold front that moves south from Canada through the Great Plains. These northers can bring high winds, deep plunges in temperatures and precipitation which can turn into ice. “Radiative frosts” occur when the sky is clear and winds are less than 4 mph. During the day, the sun’s radiation heats the plants and soil. At night, they lose radiation back to the sky. Plants and other objects cool faster when skies are clear because of the unimpeded loss of radiation. “Homeowners can use different types of materials to cover plants, add some water to the soil if it is dry about a week ahead of a freeze, move potted plants near a building that will radiate some warmth and build a mound of mulch around the plant’s roots,” Green explained. “The idea is to get a little bit of warmth to plants during a freeze to allow them to survive. Native plants are very resilient and will make a comeback in the spring if you just get them through those extremely cold periods during the winter. You can learn more about protecting plants and pets during a freeze at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. TGR District Sill in Stage 3 Drought If you’ve been watching the Trinity Glen Rose District’s drought dashboard over the past several months, you might have noticed that Bexar County almost went from the “extreme drought” classification down a step to “severe drought” after those huge summer rains in July. But, the past few weeks, the drought map has reverted to nearly all of Bexar County being classified as extreme drought. Given those facts, the District remains in Stage 3 of its drought management plan. Here are the top three ways people living in Bexar County can reduce their water use to help protect Trinity Aquifer well levels from dwindling lower than their near historic lows being measured now. The growing season is over. So please turn off all in-ground sprinkler systems and only spot water by hand if absolutely necessary. Fix any water leaks you might have at your residence. Try not to do extensive planting now. New plants require extra watering to establish their root systems. Weather forecasts for the coming months are showing South Texas could be facing slightly lower than normal rainfall. That will obviously not help the current drought conditions, so we all need to pitch in to help preserve our local aquifers by conserving the water they provide. GARDENING GO Check out what’s happening in this edition of your favorite landscape show - Go Gardening! Go Gardening Teaches Fall Planting, Design The November Go Gardening Show closes out Season 4 and we want to thank the Gardening Volunteers of South Texas for their initiative and all the contributors for making the year a great one. To wrap up Season 4, the Go Gardening production team headed over to the home of Dana Nichols, who recently retired from the San Antonio Water System after spending a career there in the water conservation department. She is a landscape expert and a lot of fun to be around as you will see in segment one. She recently had a neighbor remove a huge oak tree which shaded her entire front yard. So now she's thinking about native plant changes which do better in full sun. We had a great time and learned a great deal from Dana. Next, Mark Peterson, met up with the president of the Gardening Volunteers of South Texas, Andrew Waring, to talk about ways to protect those beautiful native plants from a serious freeze if we get one of those this winter. Mark and Andrew spent the last few minutes of the show expressing the Go Gardening Team's appreciation to viewers and show sponsors. Click here to watch the latest Go Gardening Show. You can watch previous Go Gardening shows at: https://www.youtube.com/@gardeningvolunteersofsouth5703/videos. TGR's Drought Tolerant Plant Picks Having a water-saving garden doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice color and even year round color in your landscape. Once the temperatures cool, any of the native perennials can go in the ground for next year’s show. Here are two great suggestions. The Prairie verbena , Glandularia bipinnatifida (top photo), is an annual or short-lived perennial that reseeds readily. Once established, its long bloom period will provide color when other wildflowers have faded. Does well in both sun and part shade and doesn’t mind our caliche soils. As with most natives, only water when the plant looks sad in the morning, not when they look droopy in the evenings after a hot day. May be found at local nurseries and regional native plant sales. The native Tropical sage , Salvia coccinea (bottom photo), checks a ton of boxes: long-blooming, perennial, reseeds readily, adds vertical interest, and a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds owing to its bright red, tubular flowers. The pungent foliage makes it a less-preferred snack for our resident deer. Tolerates sun to shade as well as a spectrum of soil and water conditions. Just trim back spent flower heads to promote bushier growth. Easily found at our local nurseries. DROUGHT DASHBOARD With the severity of the current drought conditions expected to continue into 2026, the TGR District is providing up to date information about these conditions affecting local aquifers and how you can help. At the TGR Drought Dashboard on the District’s website home page, you will find the current U.S. drought monitor map, the rainfall chart from the National Weather Service, current drought news articles and a link to some great water conservation recommendations at our Don’t Waste the Wet Stuff page. Just click on this link to check it out. DID YOU KNOW? TGR That’s a lot of water… Groundwater supplies approximately 55 percent of the water used in the State of Texas each year. Roughly 15 million acre-feet of water is pumped from aquifers like the Trinity Aquifer, Edwards Aquifer, Carrizo Aquifer and others. That equates to nearly five trillion gallons of water. Here’s the equation. One acre-foot = 325,851 gallons. Multiply that number by 15,000,000 acre-feet to get 4,887,765,000,000. NEW S BRIEFS TGR District Email Address We are in the process of updating our IT system which will include a new email for the office. That new email address is: office@TGRGCD.org . Call to Set Appointments with TGR District Staff If you need to meet with the TGR District staff, we ask that you call to make an appointment so we can make sure you connect with the appropriate person who can answer questions and/or resolve problems. Call us at (210) 698-1155. Download this quarter's TGR Resource Newsletter here.

Take advantage of the Trinity Glen Rose District's conservation program incentives. RAINWATER HARVESTING Rainwater harvesting is the capture, diversion, and storage of rainwater for a number of different purposes including landscape irrigation, drinking and domestic use, aquifer recharge, and stormwater abatement. In a residential or small-scale application, rainwater harvesting can be as simple as channeling rain running off an unguttered roof to a planted landscape area via contoured landscape. To prevent erosion on sloped surfaces, a bermed concave holding area down slope can store water for direct use by turfgrass or plants. More complex systems include gutters, pipes, storage tanks or cisterns, filtering, pump(s), and water treatment for potable use. Rainwater Harvesting Q&A Just hover your cursor over the photo to see the answer for each question. What are the basic parts of a rainwater harvesting system? Catchment surface: the collection surface from which rainfall runs off, typically a roof on a home or building Gutters and downspouts: channel water from the roof to the tank Leaf screens, first-flush diverters, and roof washers: components which remove debris and dust from the captured rainwater before it goes to the tank One or more storage tanks, also called cisterns Delivery system: gravity-fed or pumped to the end use Treatment/purification: for potable systems, filters and other methods to make the water safe to drink What are the benefits a rainwater harvesting system? The water is free; the only cost is for collection and use. Rainwater provides a water source when groundwater is unavailable, or it can augment limited groundwater supplies. The zero hardness of rainwater helps prevent scale on appliances, extending their use. Rainwater is superior for landscape irrigation. Rainwater harvesting reduces flow to stormwater drains and also reduces non-point source pollution. Rainwater harvesting reduces consumers’ utility bills. How much water can I capture? The basic rule for sizing any harvesting system is that the volume of rainwater is that can be captured (the supply) must equal or exceed the volume of water used (the demand). In theory, approximately 0.62 gallons per square foot of collection surface per inch of rainfall can be collected. In practice, however, some rainwater is lost to first flush, evaporation, splash-out overshoot from the gutters in hard rains and small leaks. How do I get started with a rainwater harvesting system? Rainwater collection systems can be as simple as collecting rain in a barrel or as elaborate as harvesting rainwater into large cisterns to supply your entire household. Rainwater storage systems and equipment can be purchased at local home improvement stores, lawn and garden stores, and even ordered online! A great resource for you to use is the Texas Water Development Board's Rainwater Harvesting guide. Just click the link below to download a PDF of that guide. Plus, you might want to read the Tax Exemption information as well. The Trinity Glen Rose District put together a "how to" video for building your own rain barrels. Check it out below. Texas Water Development Board - Rain Water Harvesting - Download Manual HCA Rainwater Harvesting in Central Texas - A Practical Guide TAX EXEMPTION RESOURCES Application for Property Tax Exemption for Water Conservation Initiatives Sales Tax Exemption Form for Purchasing Rainwater Harvesting Equipment TGR Rain Barrel Construction Video Safety First! Safety is always a must when working with power tools. So, we strongly recommend you wear a pair of safety glasses or some sort of eye protection during this project. Where to find an empty barrel: Dave the Barrel Man (www.davethebarrelman.net ); 811 Roosevelt, San Antonio, Tx 78210; Phone: 210-534-5416 Tanks A Lot - 39332 IH 10 West, Boerne, TX 78006; Phone: 830-331-7330; http://www.tanksalottx.com/ Barrels by Joel - Phone: 210-717-6850 https://barrelsforsale.net/ Home Depot/Lowes - small barrels Many on-line resources - Watch out for shipping costs! Tools needed: drill - 3/8 to 1/2 hp Paddle (spade) bit, 15/16" and 2 3/8" hole saw Set of hole saws or a jigsaw to make a 6" hole in the top Materials needed: A ¾” brass faucet (hose bibb) 2” male PVC connectors & electrical Nut Tube of silicone (bathtub) Barrel Step 1 - Drill a hole in the top of the barrel for rainwater to flow into. Mark a spot in the top of the barrel. It doesn’t have to be the middle. Use a 6” hole saw to cut it out. Or using the bottom of a one-gallon plastic pot, mark a circle around the bottom of the pot. Drill a ¼” hole on one side of the circle and saw the circle out. Saw to the outside line you drew with the plastic pot. Step 2 - Drill the overflow hole. Using the pot as a depth gauge, mark and drill the overflow hole just beneath the depth of the pot. Use the 2 3/8” hole saw. Step 3 - Drill a hole for the hose bibb. About 3 inches up from the bottom of the barrel, drill a 15/16” hole for the 3/4” hose bibb. Step 4 - Install the hose bibb. Put a little silicone around the threads on the hose bibb, push down and screw it in. It will be sealed when you finish. Be sure to point the hose bibb to the side for better access. About 3 inches up from the bottom of the barrel, drill a 15/16” hole for the 3/4” hose bibb. Step 5 - Install the overflow. Insert the 2” adapter with the male threads through the hole. Thread the 2” electrical nut on adapter inside of the barrel. Step 6 - Screening out debris. Place mosquito screen in bottom of pot & add rocks (about 2-3 inches deep) and place it in the top of the barrel. This is the filter to keep out the large stuff off the roof. Step 7 - Connect your rain barrel to the downspout. Place your rain barrel in a location where it will capture rain running off of the roof. Or, you can attach a diversion to your existing downspout that will direct water into the barrel. Other Considerations Level your barrel!! Elevating barrels provides room for watering cans and increases gravity flow If linking barrels together, place an overflow pipe on last barrel Pond Pumps and transfer pumps can be used to increase flow Consider placement of faucet if you live in a windy area If you have children, strongly advised to anchor the barrel to your home Connecting two or more barrels together is easy! 1.If you want to hook two or more barrels together, use the overflow hole as the hookup between the barrels. 2.Use a piece of 2” PVC pipe with a male-threaded connector glued to the end and screw it into the female fitting on the inside of the first barrel. Do the same thing on the other end of the pipe and on the next barrel until all the barrels are hooked up. 3.If you do the same setup on the bottom of all the barrels, the water will empty out of all the barrels at the same time. PLUS, you only need one hose bibb in one barrel.