Posted by admin | Mar 30, 2020 | Economics of Sound Planning, HCA in the News, Legislature and Regulation, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Scenic Beauty
The stars at night are big and bright — and disappearing from view deep in the heart of Texas. That was the consensus of a standing-room-only audience this week as the Kendall County Commissioners Court heard comments from concerned citizens in support of a resolution...
Posted by admin | Mar 27, 2020 | Community Resilience News and Resources, Director's Notes, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Resources
Dear Hill Country Neighbors, It’s hard to start a letter addressing the unprecedented reality we find ourselves in. The Covid-19 outbreak has shown us just how critical our Hill Country community is to the work of the Hill Country Alliance. There is no replacement for...
Posted by admin | Mar 25, 2020 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
On March 5, 2020, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors passed a new rule—Rule 15, Jacob’s Well Groundwater Management Zone—to better protect water resources and springflow during drought. This action comes in response to community...
Posted by admin | Mar 25, 2020 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
The Texas Hill Country is a unique region of pristine springs, sprawling landscapes, diverse wildlife, star-filled skies, multi-generational land stewards, historic towns, and hidden oases. With a rapidly growing population and increasing development coming into the...
Posted by admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Community Resilience News and Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Native Landscapes, News, Public Lands, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
Earlier this month, I went shopping at H-E-B and bought more food than I needed. But I wasn’t stocking up my bunker; I was buying supplies for a camping trip at Big Bend National Park. Back then—a whole couple of weeks ago—the new coronavirus still felt relatively...
Posted by admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Community Resilience News and Resources, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
South Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country are in the central flyway for migratory birds flying north for spring and summer breeding, according to Bexar Audubon Society (BAS) in San Antonio, which is officially the local National Audubon Society (NAS) chapter for...