EAHCP and Spring Cities Regional Asset Preservation in Action
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EAHCP and Spring Cities Regional Asset Preservation in
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New Braunfels and San Marcos, TX
Prehistoric: 12,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists explore Spring Lake for ancient Mastodon bones and Clovis points
Cultural and Heritage IconsC
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Archaic Era 7000 BC – AD 800
Clovis Arrowhead
Tonkawa Indians
2013 Sacred Springs Pow-WowCom
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Unique Natural Systems with Unique Natural Species (endangered)
Fountain Darter
Texas wild-rice
San Marcos salamander
Riffle Beetle
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Major Recreation Assets
World Class Water Park – SchlitterbahnNew Braunfels, TXC
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Major Recreation AssetsC
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Economic EnginesC
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Major Sources of River Flows to Gulf of Mexico Bays and Estuaries
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Restore & Improve HabitatBank Stabilization
Restore & Improve HabitatContour Terracing for Soil Stabilization
and Erosion Control
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Restore & Improve HabitatRemoval of Elephant Ear & Small Invasives
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Restore & Improve HabitatInvasive Fish Removal
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Restore and Improve HabitatPlanned Sediment Removal
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Mitigate Effects of RecreationInvasive Vegetation Removal
Before After
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Mitigate Effects of RecreationS
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Mitigate Effects of RecreationDemarcation of State Scientific Study Areas
For Texas Wild Rice Protection
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Mitigate Effects of RecreationS
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Implement LID PracticesWater Quality Protection Plan
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HCP - a great regional effort
sustainable only with
flow preservation.
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