by admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Groundwater Resources, News
Groundwater rights have been hotly debated in Texas for as long as there has been the ability to pump it. Unlike surface water, which is owned by the state and held in trust for the public, Texas courts have ruled that groundwater is the surface owner’s vested private... by admin | Nov 17, 2014 | Groundwater Resources, News, Water Planning
This Sunday’s 60 Minutes segment on Groundwater Depletion in California’s Central Valley explores California’s drought and the depletion of it’s Central Valley aquifer due to agricultural over-pumping. With dwindling reservoirs here in Central Texas and ever growing... by admin | Nov 17, 2014 | News
HCA has been recognized as an “HONORARY MEMBER” in the Hays County Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist for exemplary service and commitment to the community and natural resources of the State of Texas. The recognition took place Saturday, November 15th at the... by admin | Nov 14, 2014 | News, Public Lands, Wildlife
This amazing natural resource area is devoted to protecting the habitats of hundreds of species of native flora and fauna, grasslands, wooded hills and canyons, and vital watersheds. Thousands of school children visit and participate in hands-on learning experiences... by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Ecosystem Services, News
“Prince Charles has warned that the majority of people have ‘lost any real connection with the land’ as he outlined his concerns about the future of the countryside. He stressed the benefits to the wider economy of the countryside’s...