Should we care about conservation during a pandemic?

Posted by admin | Jun 9, 2020 | Children in Nature, Community Resilience News and Resources, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Water Planning, Water Resources

Now, more than ever, we need nature and the benefits it provides. COVID-19 has both revealed and exacerbated deep inequities in access to green space. Those of us who are fortunate enough to be at home, away from the frontlines, appreciate the mental and physical...

Young North Carolinians could benefit from reviving Depression-era program

Posted by admin | Jun 9, 2020 | Community Resilience News and Resources, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Regional Planning, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Resources, Wildlife

Manley Fuller, vice president of conservation policy for the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, says from 1933 until 1942, the [Civilian Conservation Corps] relief program employed more than 14,000 young people… Fuller also notes North Carolina’s park...

Across Texas, diverse wetlands are benefiting Texans — and facing threats

Posted by admin | Jun 2, 2020 | Drought, Economics of Sound Planning, Groundwater Resources, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Riparian Management, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources, Wildlife

“Historically, some people thought of wetlands like nasty places we need to fill in or useless land,” he said. “But really, they’re among the most productive and valuable ecosystem in terms of the goods and services they provide to humans.” Nicknamed the kidneys...

Resources for new landowners: Aldo Leopold’s five tools of wildlife management

Posted by admin | Jun 1, 2020 | Ecosystem Services, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife

Aldo Leopold – author, philosopher, conservationist, and so-called “Father of Wildlife Ecology” –  is a pillar of the modern-day wildlife conservation and management movement. His revolutionary musings on the value of land and wildlife and his intentional...

Hays County Parks & Open Space Advisory Commission call for projects

Posted by admin | May 27, 2020 | Conservation Easements, Economics of Sound Planning, Ecosystem Services, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources, Wildlife

The Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission (POSAC) is now accepting project ideas for parks, open space and natural areas from cities, nonprofit organizations, homeowner associations, and other groups or individuals who see specific needs for their...

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awards $3.71 million in recreational trail grants to Texas communities

Posted by admin | May 27, 2020 | Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Regional Planning, Scenic Beauty, Transportation Planning

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $3.71 million dollars in grants to fund 22 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) funds recreational trail construction, renovation...