Wetland Walk - Spring Lake - San Marcos, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 29° 53.517 W 097° 55.893
14R E 603164 N 3307292
The Meadows Center of Texas State Univ. offers a boardwalk through the Spring Lake wetlands.
Waymark Code: WMKZBJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
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The Biology Department and Aquatic Resources Program at Texas State University-San Marcos has pursued restoration of the Spring Lake wetlands to their natural state and create an environmental education and research center to teach the public about the economic and ecological value of wetlands.

The center is typically open between 9:30am-5pm. Park hours (visit link)

School groups and the public are target audiences for exploring the wetlands via the boardwalk with information signs.

Waymark WM8TZF also covers this Wetlands Walk for the "Self Guided Walks and Trails" category.
Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 300

What is the boardwalk over?:
The boardwalk passes over Spring Lake which is where multiple freshwater spring bubble up to form the San Marcos River. This flow of clean water supports a variety of life - both local and invasive. The boardwalk is part of the educational program offered by Texas State.

Boardwalk material: Plastic lumber
Visit Instructions:
Please include a picture of the boardwalk. Try to get a shot that hasn't been taken before if possible.
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