Headwaters
12/9/2019 - 12/13/2019
More than 200 artesian springs bubble up from the bottom of Spring Lake at the headwaters of the San Marcos River, creating cloud-like swirls of sand. The clear blue lake is home to eight threatened or endangered species, including the Texas Blind Salamander. It’s a national treasure. Is it inevitable that Spring Lake and other Central Texas waterways will end up like Lake Travis, impacted by population growth, increasing piles of trash, and alarming amounts of invasive species including the zebra mussel? The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, which is located on Spring Lake, is working to ensure the answer is no. Its vision is to employ research, education, stewardship, and leadership to create “a world where all people understand and embrace the value of water and environmental stewardship.”
As an avid diver and professional, I have participated for years with conservation efforts at Spring Lake. My project, “Headwaters,” documents the community’s resolve to protect this special place. The photographs that are on display and in the book show the beauty of the springs as well as the work of conservationists, both above and below the water’s surface. It is my hope that this exhibit will educate viewers to the potential threat to our water, inspire them to become involved in preservation efforts, and encourage them to be responsible stewards of the environment.
As an avid diver and professional, I have participated for years with conservation efforts at Spring Lake. My project, “Headwaters,” documents the community’s resolve to protect this special place. The photographs that are on display and in the book show the beauty of the springs as well as the work of conservationists, both above and below the water’s surface. It is my hope that this exhibit will educate viewers to the potential threat to our water, inspire them to become involved in preservation efforts, and encourage them to be responsible stewards of the environment.
