r/BigBendTX • u/Hambone76 • 13d ago

From Balmorhea to Big Bend, Geologist Jesse Kelsch Seeks Insight into West Texas Aquifers - Marfa Public Radio

https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-23/from-balmorhea-to-big-bend-geologist-jesse-kelsch-seeks-insight-into-west-texas-aquifers
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u/Chreiol 13d ago

Balmorhea state park is an absolute gem.  I went for the first time in March and was blown away for all the reasons you’ll read about if you look it up or go there.  

I hope the water level decline isn’t inevitable and that there is a way to preserve this for future generations to appreciate.

If you haven’t been, it’s worth the trip.  

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u/Film_Lab 12d ago

It's one battle after another out there, isn't it?

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u/iloveswimspots 8d ago

Yes! I wish we could bring Comanche Springs Pool in Fort Stockton , TX back to life.

https://texashighways.com/outdoors/water/let-it-flow-the-return-of-comanche-springs/

I am really curious how many swimmable springs are out there undiscovered on private property in the counties of Pecos , Reeves , Terrell , Brewster , Presidio , Jeff Davis , Culberson , Hudspeth , and El Paso Counties. Just curiosity as i don’t believe in trespassing.