Posted by admin | Sep 5, 2019 | News, Water Resources, Wildlife
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined that two Texas mussels can be removed from the list of candidate species under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). The determinations were based mainly on research funded by the Texas Comptroller’s office...
Posted by admin | Sep 5, 2019 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
Barn owls are skilled nocturnal hunters, swooping across open landscapes to scout out small rodents that scurry below. But scientists have long been puzzled by a trait that seems like it would work against the birds during their nighttime prowls. Some barn owls boast...
Posted by admin | Sep 5, 2019 | Aggregate Production Operations, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Resources
External Article – Press Release from Stop 3009 Vulcan Quarry State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges Rebecca Smith and Victor Simonds rendered a long-awaited decision Tuesday morning in the contested case hearing against Vulcan...
Posted by admin | Sep 3, 2019 | Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Resources
A 19-hour trip deep into the caves at Natural Bridge Caverns in July led to some major new discoveries, including underground lakes and massive rooms. Brad Wuest and Travis Wuest, who own and operate Natural Bridge Caverns, were joined by Bill Steele on their journey...
Posted by admin | Sep 3, 2019 | News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Resources
The San Marcos River Foundation announced its new executive director on Friday. Virginia Parker Condie was selected by the SMRF’s Board of Directors. The SMRF says Condie will provide the foundation with a wide range of experience and a deep passion for the San Marcos...
