A view downstream from the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Water from the Edwards Aquifer flows from San Marcos Springs into the San Marcos River.
A view downstream from the headwaters of the San Marcos River. Water from the Edwards Aquifer flows from San Marcos Springs into the San Marcos River. Jason Samfield
Drought Eases, but Aquifers Are Slow to Recharge

Heavy rains have led to substantial drought relief throughout Texas, but aquifers — which provide about 60 percent of the state’s water supply — have been slower to replenish. Read the full story at Texas Standard.

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