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The South Llano River Project The South Llano River is a true gem of the Texas Hill Country. Its spring-fed flows are legendary among outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Serving as both a diverse and productive natural ecosystem and as a water supply resource, the South Llano River is an integral component of the community. Preserving its flows are not only an environmental issue, but also an economic, cultural, and historical one as well. Environmental Defense Fund's South Llano River Project was initiated in early 2008 to begin discussions with local and regional stakeholders on the interest and feasibility of developing a plan of action to ensure the long-term protection of this rich and unique resource. Work will initially focus on the South Llano River, however there is potential for eventually widening the project area to include the greater Llano River watershed. Project Personnel Tyson Broad, tyson@ctesc.net, 325.248.3137 Laura Brock Marbury, lmarbury@edf.org, 512.691.3430 Land of Living Waters Report This report gives an overview of the state of the South Llano River and outlines the pressing water resource issues facing the general area. It also characterizes the importance of the river to both the local community, and the Central Texas region as a whole. The report is available online. Hard copies of the report are available on request by contacting us via e-mail or via telephone at 325.248.3137.  Read the Press Release Download the report November Workshop a Success!! More than 76 people came from communities up and down the Llano River to attend the South Llano River Workshop on Saturday, November 15th. Attendees included landowners, community leaders, and resource agency representatives interested in discussing shared concerns for the flows of the South Llano River and its springs. In Junction Mayor James Murr's opening remarks, he stressed the importance of being as organized as possible to protect the community's interest in the river and to minimize water supply crises in the future. Other speakers included David Langford, formerly with the Texas Wildlife Association, Tom Arsuffi, director of the Llano River Field Station, Texas Tech University Llano River Field Station, Tyson Broad, South Llano River Project Team, and Caroline Runge, manager of the Menard County Underground Water District. How to be a part of Future Discussions Caroline Runge put it best at the workshop when she said "In West Texas, when we recognize problems, we take action." Along these lines, participants wanted to form an e-mail list-serve to facilitate continued discussions and share information and resources about the river. In addition, many participants agreed to meet again in January to discuss plans to continue this important dialogue. To sign up to be included in the e-mail list-serve or to participate in the January meeting, contact Tyson Broad at tyson@ctesc.net or via telephone at (325) 248-3137.  back to top
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