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

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Archaic Era 7000 BC – AD 800

Clovis Arrowhead

Tonkawa Indians

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Unique Natural Systems with Unique Natural Species (endangered)

Fountain Darter

Texas wild-rice

San Marcos salamander

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Major Recreation Assets

World Class Water Park – SchlitterbahnNew Braunfels, TXC

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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

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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

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Mitigate Effects of RecreationDemarcation of State Scientific Study Areas

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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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