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The World is at Your Fingertips: Gain a Global Perspective at the EAA EOC
by admin | Mar 21, 2025 | Educational
Here at the Edwards Aquifer Authority Education Outreach Center, we are proud to celebrate World Meteorological Day every March 23rd, a day dedicated to commemorating the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This organization highlights the crucial role that the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) play in ensuring the safety and well-being of society, with celebrations and activities taking place worldwide. It’s also an important time to raise awareness about the critical role that weather data plays in our lives. supporting drinking water needs, agriculture, industries, and ecosystems. This week, we invite you to visit the Edwards Aquifer Authority Education Outreach Center (EOC) to learn more about groundwater and how we can all play a part in its preservation.

National Groundwater Awareness Week: Protecting Your Hidden Resource
by admin | Mar 6, 2025 | Educational
“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” — Benjamin Franklin
What is Groundwater?
National Groundwater Awareness Week is a time to recognize the importance of protecting and responsibly managing our groundwater resources. Groundwater is a critical component of our water supply, supporting drinking water needs, agriculture, industries, and ecosystems. This week, we invite you to visit the Edwards Aquifer Authority Education Outreach Center (EOC) to learn more about groundwater and how we can all play a part in its preservation.

Creating a Sustainable Yard with Texas Native Plants: Promoting Water Conservation in Your Community
by admin | Feb 24, 2025 | Educational
As we continue to face the challenges of drought and protecting the Edwards Aquifer here within the Edwards Aquifer Authority jurisdiction, one of the most impactful things we can do is turn our focus to the way we manage our yards and gardens. Planting Texas native plants, using rainwater harvesting systems, composting, and working together as a community to promote these practices can significantly reduce water usage and enhance soil health while helping improve the local environment. Here’s how you can contribute to a greener, more water-friendly future.