Posted by Dominic Troiani | Feb 19, 2022 | Conservation Easements, Equity in the Outdoors, Groundwater Resources, Land Stewardship, News, Public Lands, Water Conservation, Wildlife
These days, it’s just common sense that pollutants and trash are bad for the Edwards Aquifer, which is San Antonio’s main source of water. But a hundred years ago, landowners thought nothing of using caves or sinkholes on their property as trash dumps....
Posted by Ryan Ament | Dec 2, 2021 | Community, Equity in the Outdoors, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Public Lands
The Wimberley Trail Project has received approval of more than $970,000 in funds from the Texas Transportation Commission for sidewalk infrastructure. The money will fund sidewalks connecting Wimberley High School, Danforth Junior High School, Wimberley Market Days...
Posted by Ryan Ament | Nov 2, 2021 | Drought, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, News, Public Lands, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
In 2020, seven multidisciplinary teams were chosen as recipients of the fiscal year 2020-2021 Water Seed Grant Initiative, “Research, Engineering and Extension: Creation and Deployment of Water-Use Efficient Technology Platforms.” The teams were selected by Texas...
Posted by Ryan Ament | Nov 2, 2021 | Community, County Authority, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Scenic Beauty
The city of Bee Cave will apply to become a Dark Sky Community, a move that would further efforts to preserve the night sky in the Hill Country region by placing restrictions on lights inside city limits. To become a Dark Sky Community, cities must apply through the...
Posted by Ryan Ament | Oct 13, 2021 | Community, Equity in the Outdoors, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Public Lands
The Howard W. Peak Greenway system is a jewel, connecting San Antonians to nature in the heart of our city. Bike, walk or run on these 82 miles of developed trails and you will encounter deer, foxes, the occasional ambling armadillo, and an array of butterflies and...
Posted by Ryan Ament | Oct 13, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Native Landscapes, Public Lands, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Quality, Water Resources
Flat Creek had always been translucent, flowing clear and cold through Kathleen Wilson’s 15-acre spread in the Texas Hill Country. Then something changed. The dust was the first sign. “That was really the first noticeable thing, was the whole surface was covered with...
