The Plum Creek Current

Spring 2025

Plum Creek Updates

City of Kyle Joins Keep Texas Beautiful

City of Kyle is on a mission to "inspire a Kyle that residents and visitors are proud of by maintaining a litter-free, clean, and beautiful community." City of Kyle is now an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful, the second city in the Plum Creek Watershed to join KTB.

Congratulations, City of Kyle!

Feral Hog Trap Loan Program

Sponsored by Caldwell-Travis Soil & Water Conservation District and GBRA

Texas Wildlife Services estimate that feral hogs cause approximately $500 million in damages in Texas each year. Caldwell County is no stranger to the damage feral hogs have on crops, soil, and water quality. To help landowners manage this invasive species, the Caldwell-Travis Soil & Water Conservation District is launching a Feral Hog Trap Loan Program.

This program will provide landowners access to Pig Brig Traps, helping to reduce hog populations and minimize damage. More information, including eligibility and participation guidelines, will be announced soon.

40th Annual Great Texas River Cleanup

Plum Creek in Kyle, Texas

On March 1st, over 50 volunteers joined the 40th Annual Great Texas River Cleanup at Waterleaf Park in Kyle. A total of 6,680 pounds of recycling and litter was removed from Plum Creek!

Thank you, Kyle Parks and Rec team, for helping organize this great cleanup!

Upcoming Events

"Well Informed"

Texas Well Owner Network Program

Sample Drop-off: 8:30 - 10:30 AM, April 7th at three locations

Results & Interpretation Meeting: 11 AM - 12 PM, April 8th

at the Wimberley Village Library (400 FM 2325, Wimberley, Texas)

This educational program provides well owners the opportunity to have their well water samples tested for common contaminants, including fecal coliform, E. coli bacteria, nitrates, and high salinity. An explanation and management practices will be discussed on April 8th.

For More Information

Public Stakeholder Meeting for Plum Creek Watershed Partnership

Join us to discuss water quality efforts, ongoing projects, and ways to protect Plum Creek! This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and get involved! This event is free and open to all! Food is provided. Please RSVP using the link or call/text (830)557-7358 by April 7th.

6:00-7:30 PM | Wednesday, April 9th

Lockhart State Park

2012 State Park Road, Lockhart, TX

RSVP via link or call/text (830)557-7358

Agenda

I'll be there!

City of Kyle Earth Day Event

3-5 PM | Tuesday, April 22nd

Kyle Public Library

550 Scott Street, Kyle, TX

More information coming soon!

Luling Foundation

97th Annual Field Day

Topics include feral hog management, livestock, pest management, canning and fermentation, and Dinner Tonight. This event is free and offers CEUs. Breakfast and lunch are provided. RSVPs are encouraged at (830)875-2438.

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Thursday, May 16th

Luling Foundation

523 South Mulberry, Luling, TX

RSVP at (830)875-2438

More Information

Watch on Facebook Live

Lone Star Healthy Streams

June 24, 2025 | Wimberley

More information coming soon!

Get Involved

Plum Creek Water Stewards

Utilize your Standard Core Water Quality Training to monitor and assess various sites throughout the Plum Creek Watershed by testing pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity.

Dive In

Plum Creek Page Turners

We invite you to join us if you're interested in exploring compelling books about our environment and engaging in thoughtful discussions.

Join the Story

Online Trainings

Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Septic System

Texas Watershed Steward

Funding for this effort is provided through a Clean Water Act §319(h) Nonpoint Source Grant administered by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.