Posted by Ryan Ament | Jul 12, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
Like an insect attracted to a bug zapper, artificial light is harming migratory birds by throwing them off course and causing deadly collisions. Now, a new study highlights just how beneficial switching off the lights can be. The work, published in the Proceedings of...
Posted by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Scenic Beauty
The Hill Country Alliance is proud to announce the release of a limited edition Hill Country creation, designed by local artist Olivia Gray. Olivia Gray resides in Wimberley and is a junior at Southwestern University in Georgetown. She is working on a double major in...
Posted by admin | Jun 18, 2021 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
A new Texas law will make it easier for communities to pursue International Dark Sky designations. Texas Senate Bill 1090, authored by state Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R-Lakeway) and state Rep. Andrew Murr (R-Kerrville), was signed into law on Monday, June 14, by Gov. Greg...
Posted by admin | Jun 10, 2021 | Groundwater Resources, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
A San Antonio Water System plan to avoid routing sewage lines across environmentally sensitive land is not only less controversial than the original proposal but also less expensive, according to SAWS officials. The utility’s board received the briefing Tuesday on a...
Posted by admin | Jun 10, 2021 | Community, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Scenic Beauty
New Braunfels is one step closer to a new hike-and-bike trail. On May 20, the New Braunfels Economic Development Board approved a $375,000 deal with San Antonio-based engineering firm Bain Medina Bain to finalize design on a portion of the Dry Comal Creek Hike and...
Posted by admin | Jun 10, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
April showers bring May flowers, which may be the better part of spring for Texans-a charismatic display to distract us from the inevitable heat ahead. Alas, they are more than their displays: with over 2,500 species, native Texas wildflowers provide critical habitats...
