Watershed Protection Plan:
The Mid and Lower Cibolo Creek watershed covers parts of Guadalupe, Bexar, Wilson and Karnes counties. The headwaters of the watershed are in the developing I-35 corridor north and east of San Antonio. Cibolo Creek meanders south approximately 90 stream miles before its confluence with the San Antonio River and includes Martinez Creek, Salatrillo Creek and Clifton Branch.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has listed the Lower Cibolo Creek as an impaired water body for primary contact recreation due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The watershed also has concerns for elevated levels of nitrate, total phosphorus and depressed dissolved oxygen levels, which can hinder aquatic life.
With this project, TWRI and the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) worked together to assist local stakeholders in the development of a watershed protection plan (WPP), which identified the best management practices to achieve the water quality improvement and watershed protection goals identified by stakeholders.
Upcoming events:
| Cibolo Creek WPP Stakeholder Meeting and Wastewater Treatment Tour Date: Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: We will begin at the Schertz Civic Center for a short meeting 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz, TX 78154 and continue with a tour of Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority (CCMA) Cost: Free RSVP: RSVPs are highly appreciated via email or (979) 314-8092 so we know who to expect on the tour. Topic: We will be starting the meeting with quick watershed coordinator updates and “For the Good of the Group”, which will be a time for partners, organizations, or individuals to share relevant information on work in the watershed. This is the best way for everyone to stay up to date. We will then travel to Crescent Bend Nature Park and carpool from there to CCMA. CCMA has graciously offered to give us a free tour, but please wear closed-toed shoes and appropriate clothes to be outside. Note: This is a working wastewater treatment plant, and we will be walking up possible slippery stairs throughout the plant, meaning the entirety of the tour may not be accessible to everyone. |
| Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: Schertz Civic Center 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz, TX 78154 Cost: Free – Coffee and snacks provided A catered lunch will be available to participants for $15 RSVP: Registration is required by November 3: Register CEUs available Topics: The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. Agenda: Here Flyer: Here |
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