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Phillip Quast, Watershed Supervisor
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Presentation on the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works, River and Watershed Division
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP) is a cooperative effort to protect groundwater resources of the southern portion of the Edwards Aquifer both for people in the region and the endangered species that inhabit the aquifer. Planning for the EAHCP began in 2006 and was completed in November 2012 and led to the approval of an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act issued by the USFWS in February 2013. The permittees under the EAHCP are the City of New Braunfels, the City of San Antonio (acting by and through the San Antonio Water System), the City of San Marcos, Edwards Aquifer Authority, and Texas State University. Issuance of the ITP was a significant milestone to balance both the human and species needs of the Edwards Aquifer.
More information about the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan can be found at NewBraunfels.gov/HCP
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan is funded by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
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