OUR IMPACT > Your Impact
The Comal River is the heart and soul of New Braunfels, has sustained people for thousands of years, and is home to endangered and threatened species found only in this spring system.
Comal County’s growth rate is one of the fastest in the nation. This region is also experiencing a severe drought.
As the region experiences these dynamic changes there is an urgent need to expand the education and outreach sharing how each of us can be a part of the solution to these challenges.
Ecological
The Headwaters sits at a unique transition zone. It is here where the Edwards Plateau meets the Texas Blackland Prairies. We’re reestablishing native habitats and have planted hundreds of native grasses, plants, and trees and watch as native wildlife resumes activity onsite.
Cultural
Attracted to the area by the Comal Springs and abundance of fresh water, the Headwaters has a historical and archaeological record dating back 8,000 years. Additional exploration can provide new understanding of peoples’ lives in the area across many centuries.
Hydrological
The Comal River and the headwater springs feed significant volumes into the Guadalupe River Basin. Our site is a refuge for endangered, native and migratory species. It acts as a natural buffer against polluted stormwater drained by Blieders Creek from its extensive watershed.
