Dara Downs

Warm temperatures bring a lot of Texas State students to the river, but as Dara Downs tells us in this Bobcat Update, lower water levels are causing problems.

Sewell and Rio Vista Park are both home to the San Marcos River. Students use the river for boating, swimming, and hanging out. The river relies on the water flow from the Edwards Aquifer which is recharged when it rains. The San Marcos area has received less than an inch of rain so far this year. In 2008, San Marcos recorded half its usual rain fall. The current drought conditions South Texas is experiencing has left the river lower than normal. The endangered species of fish and wild plants that live in the San Marcos river could also feel the effects of the drought if conditions don't change. Julie King, the Nature Center Coordinator for San Marcos says the low water level could cause some problems for river goers.
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Many students spend time in Sewell Park and take advantage of the river on campus. Sophmore Brian Evans says he spends a lot of time in the park and has noticed a change in the river.
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