Flood Response & Resources
July 2025 Flood
The July 2025 flood along the Guadalupe River brought unprecedented loss of life and property. We grieve with the families most affected, yet remain hopeful, moved by the deep instinct of so many to help their loved ones, the community and even strangers.
The river and land are vital resources for those of us in the Texas Hill Country. Beyond their economic and tourism value, these natural systems sustain our mental, spiritual, and community well-being.
The River and the Land are important to us
In response to the flood event, EKRG has partnered with local and regional groups in three areas of focus:
1. REPRESENT - Provide a voice for the River and the Land, and to recognize the value these assets have to our entire community.
2. PLAN - Work together to create a comprehensive regional restoration plan for the entire Guadalupe River watershed in Kerr County, including expert input regional and state partners, to be implemented by local organizations and individuals.
3. HEAL - Help establish channels for individuals who want to help and to heal.
Dead Wood is Good Wood
While a coordinated effort among local, regional, and state organizations remains underway to develop a comprehensive long-term plan addressing flood remediation, replanting, soil management, habitat restoration, and land conservation – stewardship partners have created a new one-page resource on woody debris management.
This tool was presented across three workshops held in early August in Center Point, Kerrville and Ingram. Information and other resources are compiled on the Kerr County Water Alliance website. Download PDF
Riparian Restoration
Blanco River Recovery Videos:
- Full length video (~15min) - https://youtu.be/U8BucDGS1CA
- Overview on flooding/land stewardship (~5min) - https://youtu.be/iICI9jTMBjA
- Flooding solutions (~5min) - https://youtu.be/gdD0yJvKNSI
Publications:
- Steve Nelle, Thinking Like a River: Thinking-Like-a-River.pdf
- Steve Nelle, Blanco River Healing: TWAArticle-NelleJan16.pdf
- HCA, Grow Zones: HCA_Riparian_GrowZones_2021.pdf
- HCA, Riparian Planting: HCA_RiparianPlantingGuide_2021.pdf
Riparian Restoration
As part of this work, EKRG is helping to coordinate restoration efforts in East Kerr. This committee is focused on leading recovery efforts including:
- providing educational platforms for landowners
- represent East Kerr in the regional restoration efforts
- work with TDEM and other state agencies to divert debris mulch for local land management use
- to help rebuild the County-owned Lions Park.
SUPPORT & Get involved! This is a rare opportunity to be a part of history and contribute to the resurrection of a public greenspace, river recreation area, and important ecological site in east Kerr County.