Austin's Secret Salamander: The Importance of the Edwards Aquifer

Read the article 'Austin's Secret Salamander.' Based on the information in the article, write a response explaining why the Edwards Aquifer is important. Your composition should be well-organized, use specific evidence from the article, and follow the conventions of standard English. Remember to clearly state your central idea, organize your writing, develop your ideas in detail, and use evidence from the selection in your response. Manage your time to review the selection, plan, write, and revise your response. Write your response in the box provided.