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Hays County Water Fight Tumbles Into Committee

Hays County Water Fight Tumbles Into Committee

by admin | Mar 26, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News

A volley of legislation launched by state Rep.Jason Isaac to stop a controversial groundwater project in Hays County came under harsh scrutiny by his fellow lawmakers on Wednesday. The Republican of Dripping Springs wants to stop Houston-based Electro Purification...
Census estimates hint at mega-region between San Antonio and Austin

Census estimates hint at mega-region between San Antonio and Austin

by admin | Mar 26, 2015 | News

The population boom along the Interstate 35 corridor shows San Antonio and Austin could eventually grow together into a mega, metro region, the state demographer said after studying new census data. Hays and Comal counties — both of which hug I-35 and are wedged...
International Children & Nature Conference Brings Thought Leaders to Austin

International Children & Nature Conference Brings Thought Leaders to Austin

by admin | Mar 26, 2015 | Children in Nature, News

The Children & Nature Network 2015 Conference at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort on April 7-9 has attracted more than 500 leaders from around the world representing the conservation, health, education, technology and built- environment communities. Attendees will...
Rainwater Revival Calls for Grant Applications from Hill Country Schools

Rainwater Revival Calls for Grant Applications from Hill Country Schools

by admin | Mar 25, 2015 | News, Rainwater Harvesting, Water Conservation

Rainwater Revival Calls for Grant Applications from Hill Country Schools For the fifth consecutive year, the Hill Country Alliance’s Rainwater Revival offers funds to help students learn about rainwater catchment and water conservation. As Texas Hill Country residents...
Buying Development Rights Preserves Watersheds

Buying Development Rights Preserves Watersheds

by admin | Mar 25, 2015 | Conservation Easements, News

Protecting watersheds and aquifer recharge areas should be a priority for the House Natural Resources Committee, writes Andrew Sansom, executive director of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University. Purchasing development rights from...
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