Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Nature center and protected area in Hays County, United States
The Meadows Center sits on Spring Lake, containing extensive artesian springs that supply fresh water to the Edwards Aquifer system in Texas.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed artifacts dating back 12,000 years, marking it as one of North America's oldest continuously inhabited locations.
The Discovery Hall presents native aquatic species through a 1,000-gallon aquarium and exhibits featuring Texas Blind Salamanders and Fountain darters.
The center opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5 PM, offering glass-bottom boat rides, wetland tours, and paddleboard activities on Spring Lake.
The upper San Marcos River ecosystem at the center contains multiple species that exist nowhere else in the world.
Location: Hays County
Inception: 1994
Founders: Andrew Sansom
Website: http://meadowscenter.txstate.edu
GPS coordinates: 29.89360,-97.93030
Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:18
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