Groundwater is the lifeblood of the Texas Hill Country, supporting our communities, springs and rivers. We will explore how our region’s aquifers function, why they are uniquely vulnerable, and how Texas manages groundwater through locally governed Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs). With growing population and development adding pressure to limited groundwater resources, this session is well-suited to anyone committed to understanding and navigating the region’s water challenges, and to being thoughtful stewards of the Hill Country’s most precious resource.