Graduate students Ronny Saunders and Cassidy Lane have been conducting water quality research at Cibolo Creek in Boerne as part of the Chemical Hydrology and Mass Spectrometry Lab in the UT San Antonio College of Sciences. The lab focuses on issues of water resources and water availability in addition to better understanding the different metals and organic compounds found in the water. Research projects like this are often linked to key health impact assessments. Saunders and Lane both hope their efforts contribute to improved water quality that can bolster public health.
The team from Sombrilla Magazine connected with Saunders and Lane to find out more about the work they’re doing in Cibolo Creek, and to find out what drew each of them to hydrology research. Watch the video below and visit Sombrilla Magazine Online for all of the latest content from the Fall 2025 issue.
