TPWDiscover | What is the Edwards Aquifer?

Ranger Theresa and Ranger Nic talk about the difference between a State Natural Area and State Park. We also talk about the Edwards aquifer's and it's importance to the city of San Antonio.
San Antonio’s dependence on the aquifer’s fresh water grew with the city’s population. Locals became concerned about develop­ment over the aquifer’s Recharge Zone in the 1980s. Water began connecting people around a common cause.

Learn more here:
Government Canyon SNA: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/go...
Edwards Aquifer Authority: https://www.edwardsaquifer.org/

TEKS
High School (Aquatic Science)
AS.4A
Identify key features and characteristics of atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems as they relate to aquatic
environments


Produced by Nicholas Sanchez
Narrated by Theresa Edwards and Ranger Nic


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