Texas State University will purchase a 128 acre tract of property in San Marcos as part of a conservation effort around Sink Creek.

What you need to know

The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved the land purchase for $4.5 million Nov. 20, allowing the university to take ownership of an ecologically sensitive area and continue efforts to preserve it.

Acquiring the property is part of a commitment to environmental stewardship on behalf of Texas State University, per a release shared by the system.

The details

The property is located northeast of Spring Lake and Spring Meadows, adjacent to the Spring Lake Natural Area , a city of San Marcos-owned park protected for several environmental features.

The Sink Creek property contains a karst feature known as an estavel

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