Wimberley Valley Watershed Association

What Wimberley Valley Watershed Association does

Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (operating as The Watershed Association) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in December 1996 by David Baker and local landowners, headquartered in Wimberley, Texas (EIN: 74-2879756). The organization conducts land conservation, watershed science, environmental education, and policy advocacy focused on the Texas Hill Country, with particular emphasis on the Trinity Aquifer, Cypress Creek watershed, Blanco River watershed, and karst spring systems including Jacob's Well. Its core programmatic activities span Land Conservation (Jacob's Well Natural Area, Cypress Creek Nature Preserve, Coleman's Canyon Preserve, Karst Canyon Preserve, Rebecca Springs, The Bluffs), Watershed Protection & Conservation Science (bacteria sampling, Clean Rivers Program, dye-trace studies, potentiometric surface mapping), Education & Outreach (Land.Water.Connection educational series, Emerging Visionary Incubator, Living with Karst curriculum, Jacob's Well Community Garden), One Water integrated water management, Environmental Planning/Policy/Advocacy (interventions in wastewater permit proceedings, utility rate cases, groundwater management zone evaluation), and Art4Water cultural programming. The organization partners with Hays County, the City of Wimberley, The Nature Conservancy, Texas State University's Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, Hill Country Alliance, and a broader network of conservation NGOs.

The organization operates a community-led go-to-market model rather than a commercial sales motion. Revenue is generated through individual donations (via NeonCRM), Rainmakers Business Alliance business membership, event sponsorships, foundation grants (e.g., Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation), merchandise sales (Shopify storefront), and the Jack Hollon Scholarship Fund. Underlying technology is centered on conventional hydrological field methods — bacteria sampling, dye-trace karst hydrogeology studies, potentiometric surface mapping, and Clean Rivers Program monitoring — paired with standard non-profit digital infrastructure (WordPress website, Constant Contact newsletter, social channels, podcast hosting). Distribution of public goods occurs through free open access to conservation preserves, free educational events, an open-access research library, and direct participation in regulatory proceedings. The customer/stakeholder base is geographically concentrated in Hays County and surrounding Texas Hill Country communities, with named institutional collaborators spanning local government, county government, groundwater conservation districts, higher education, and peer conservation NGOs.

Name

Wimberley Valley Watershed Association

Legal name

Wimberley Valley Watershed Association

Website

https://watershedassociation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1996 that conducts land conservation, watershed science, environmental education, and policy advocacy to protect the Texas Hill Country's water resources, including Jacob's Well and the Trinity Aquifer, serving local residents, landowners, and government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Conservation Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Forestry (800), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Watershed Protection & Water Quality Services (AFAMAMAB), Watershed/Source Water & Raw Water Quality Monitoring (intakes, reservoirs, groundwater) (EUANAJAH), Wellhead Protection & Source Water Protection Studies (EUAHAFAK), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

• Watershed conservation
• Land conservation
• Environmental education
• Water monitoring
• Watershed science

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimberley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations solicited through the website, including direct donation links and Rainmakers Business Alliance membership program.
2. Membership Programs: Rainmakers Business Alliance membership program for business supporters, plus general membership contributions.
3. Sponsorships: Emerging Visionary Incubator program allows sponsors to support visionary delegates. Various event sponsorships available.
4. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling merchandise through Shopify platform.
5. Scholarship Fund: Jack Hollon Scholarship Fund for educational support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association protects water resources in the Texas Hill Country through land conservation, watershed science, environmental education, and policy advocacy. The organization holds conservation easements and manages preserves including Jacob's Well Natural Area (80+ acres) and the newly protected Karst Canyon Preserve (176 acres), conducts bacteria sampling, water monitoring, and karst hydrogeology research, runs the Land.Water.Connection educational series, and intervenes in regulatory proceedings affecting local water supplies.

Product overview

The Watershed Association operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of conservation programs and community engagement initiatives rather than a unified technology product. Its core offerings include land conservation preserves (Jacob's Well Natural Area, Cypress Creek Nature Preserve, Coleman's Canyon Preserve), water quality monitoring and science programs, educational outreach through the Land.Water.Connection series, and policy advocacy campaigns. The organization functions through impact areas spanning Art4Water, Education & Outreach, Environmental Planning/Policy, Land Conservation, One Water initiatives, and Watershed Protection & Conservation Science, serving the Texas Hill Country community through volunteer programs, donations, and public events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 176 acres of critical groundwater recharge zone permanently protected at Karst Canyon Preserve
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hays CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Major partner in land conservation efforts including the acquisition of Karst Canyon Preserve (176 acres) and ongoing management of Jacob's Well Natural Area. Collaboration on Regional Conservation Fund and various watershed protection initiatives. The county partnered with the organization and The Nature Conservancy to protect critical groundwater recharge land.
• The Nature ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Hays County and the organization to acquire and permanently protect Karst Canyon Preserve - 176 acres of critical groundwater recharge zone that was slated for residential development.
• Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing research partnership producing numerous joint studies on groundwater, One Water implementation, watershed characterization, and ecosystem services. Co-authors on Blue Hole Primary School case study and multiple technical reports in the library.
• City of WimberleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Cypress Creek Nature Preserve where the city owns the land and the organization holds the conservation easement. Collaboration on preserve management, restoration, and sustainable trail systems.
• Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced potentiometric surface studies for Trinity Aquifer, collaborated on Regional Recharge Study Zone monitoring, and participated in technical committee for Jacob's Well Groundwater Management Zone evaluation.
• Hill Country AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, collaboration on regional planning initiatives and One Water guidebook development for Hill Country communities.
• Texas Hill Country Conservation NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork created to coordinate conservation partnership organization to scale up impact of conservation-focused organizations in the region. Published Water and Equity in the Texas Hill Country report addressing diversity, equity, inclusion and environmental justice issues.
• Blanco Water Reclamation Task ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between City of Blanco, Protect Our Blanco, and Meadows Center addressing wastewater disposal strategies and costs for the City of Blanco. The organization contributed expertise on alternative wastewater systems.
• Protect Our BlancominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots organization working to protect the Blanco River from wastewater discharge. Partnership on public meetings, permit challenges, and alternative wastewater system analysis.
• Texas A&M Natural Resources InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Water and Equity in the Texas Hill Country report through the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, studying diversity, equity and inclusion intersecting with water issues.
• Save Our Springs AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on bioassessment studies of Hill Country streams threatened by proposed wastewater discharges and joint advocacy for stronger sewage treatment protections.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trust for Public Land: A national non-profit working with communities to protect land for public benefit; comparable through its parallel land acquisition and conservation-easement work, including in Texas, with broader geographic scope and substantially larger budget.
• Sierra Club (Lone Star Chapter): The Texas chapter of the national environmental organization; comparable as a larger conservation advocacy peer with active water-protection campaigns and policy advocacy in overlapping Hill Country watersheds.
• National Parks Conservation Association: A national advocacy organization dedicated to protecting National Park System units; comparable as a non-profit combining policy advocacy, science-based campaigns, and community engagement around natural resource protection in Texas and beyond.
• The Nature Conservancy (Texas): The Texas chapter of the global environmental NGO; comparable as a co-acquirer of Karst Canyon Preserve and a major funder/partner, operating at significantly greater scale across land conservation and watershed protection in Texas.
• Edwards Aquifer Authority: A regional water management authority administering groundwater rules for the Edwards Aquifer; comparable as an institutional stakeholder in Texas Hill Country groundwater governance with overlapping science and policy concerns.
• National Wildlife Federation (Texas): The Texas office of a large national conservation non-profit focused on wildlife habitat and water resources; comparable as a larger conservation advocacy peer working on overlapping Texas water and land policy issues.

Direct peers

• Hill Country Alliance: A regional non-profit dedicated to preserving the Texas Hill Country's natural assets through land conservation, water protection, and regional planning; directly comparable as a co-founding partner in the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network and a co-publisher of One Water guidance for Hill Country communities.
• Protect Our Blanco: A grassroots Texas Hill Country organization protecting the Blanco River from wastewater discharge; directly comparable as a small volunteer-driven regional water advocacy group with overlapping partnerships (City of Blanco, Meadows Center, Watershed Association) and joint permit challenges.
• Texas Land Conservancy: A Texas statewide land trust focused on conserving natural and agricultural lands through easements and acquisitions; comparable as a peer non-profit executing conservation easements and land acquisitions across Texas, including in overlapping Hill Country geographies.
• Save Our Springs Alliance: A Texas-based grassroots non-profit focused on protecting the Edwards Aquifer and Barton Springs; directly comparable as a regional water-conservation advocacy organization with overlapping Hill Country donor base, regulatory intervention history, and wastewater-permit opposition work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lovejacobswell
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsyRqv0JdYF5PKb5RRoZgyA/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/wimberleywatershed
• Instagraminstagram.com/watershedassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wimberley-valley-watershed-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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