View the Plum Creek Watershed Protection Plan

***Next Meeting 6-9PM Thursday Nov. 12 at Lockhart State Park***

The Plum Creek Watershed Partnership has developed a Watershed Protection Plan to promote a sustainable, proactive approach to cleaning up and protecting the water of Plum Creek in Caldwell and Hays Counties in South Central Texas. The watershed planning process identified several key recommendations, including education and outreach campaigns and both structural and nonstructural management practices. A result of a focused local effort with participation throughout the watershed, implementation is underway to address water quality issues, including E. coli bacteria levels and nutrient concentrations.

Plum Creek rises in Hays County north of Kyle and flows southeast through Caldwell County, passing Lockhart and Luling before eventually meeting the San Marcos River near the Caldwell-Gonzales County line. The main stem of Plum Creek is a 52 river mile segment with a drainage area of 397 square miles. Major tributaries in the watershed include Brushy Creek, Clear Fork of Plum Creek, West Fork of Plum Creek, Elm Creek, Dry Creek, Porter Creek, Tenney Creek and Salt Branch.

Texas State Soil Water Conservation Board