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for visiting the Hill Country Alliance website. HCA was formed
in response to the escalating challenges brought to the region
by rapid development. Concerned citizens began meeting in
September of 2004 to share ideas about strengthening community
activism and educating the public about regional planning,
conservation development, and a more responsible approach
growth in the hill country.
We are building
this resource as an educational tool for citizens, neighborhood
groups, developers, landowners, and public officials. We invite
your participation in HCA and welcome your ideas.
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May 6, 2008
Over a year ago, a small group of citizens attended a PEC Board Meeting to recommend changes to their bylaws and board member election proceedures. As Margaret Mead said "Never doubt that a small group of commited citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
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May 6, 2008
Robert Mace, Director of the Groundwater Resource Divison at TWDB publishes a regular newsletter aimed at groundwater stakeholders in Texas. The most recent edition is posted below. Groundwater is one of the Hill Country region's most fragile and threatened resources.
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April 28, 2008
"...being touted as the largest water capture and reuse system at any school in Texas — a pipe 5 feet in diameter to collect rain from roofs and parking lots, condensate from air conditioners and groundwater that flows into the deep, gravel-filled trench around it. "
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April 28, 2008
"Water, especially in aquifers flowing under this area, is considered the
Hill Country’s liquid gold. Its abundance pushes development; its absence
impedes the process of development. The question now facing directors of
groundwater management districts becomes: How much water can be mined from the
aquifers – for current and future development – without decimating the precious
natural resource?" Click here to read
this article from the Bandera County Courier
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April 23, 2008
Water News for Blanco County and Beyond....A service of Preserve Our Water, presents timely
information about the ongoing GMA 9 process to define the "Desired Future
Conditions" of our Hill Country aquifers.
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April 18, 2008
"The developer of a controversial proposed subdivision near Wimberley said today that he plans to withdraw preliminary plans filed with Hays County." Read the full story in the Austin American Statesman Here. To help with the dialog about what's next for this land plan, we've posted two very helpful resources that recommend sustainable, conservation oriented development plans: Conservation Development in Texas and Sustainable Sites Initiative.
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April 16, 2008
One of the most heated hill country development battles has left us with a settlement agreement worth learning about and sharing throughout the region. These water quality, public health and aesthetic protection measures should one day be the norm rather than the outcome of a costly legal challenge.
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April 16, 2008
Help out the Hill Country Alliance and experience a thrilling eco-adventure. Hosted by Cypress Valley Canopy Tours. Bring your friends and family - as you fly through a canopy of old growth cypress trees a whole new world unfolds. Call 264-8880 to reserve your spot. Details Here
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April 15, 2008
We are dedicating the whole day to discussions on Advanced Urban Water Conservation. We'll hear about what the future may hold for conservation policy in Texas but ground it in some real life examples from cities, industrial, and commercial leaders who are making it happen now. Hosted by the Environmental Defense Fund.
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April 15, 2008
We are proud to announce that our 2008 Hill Country Calendar is a finalist in the Envision Central Texas Stewardship Awards. Register now to attend the Awards Luncheon which will be held May 2nd in Austin. Details and registration information here
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