Posted by admin | Nov 14, 2019 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, News, Wildlife
The San Antonio Food Bank is once again participating in the Hunters for the Hungry program, which is managed by Feeding Texas, to help those in need. Through the program, hunters can drop off legally tagged deer to a participating meat processor, and eventually, the...
Posted by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Scenic Beauty
Nearly 40 people filled the meeting room at the Medina Community Library on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to be enlightened about a program called Dark Skies which helps combat light pollution from cities and towns. “We had a great turnout at the Medina Dark Skies Night,” said...
Posted by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Habitat Conservation Plans, HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Riparian Management, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Quality, Water Resources, Wildlife
Axis Deer Control Warranted Gillespie County AgriLife Extension and Hill Country Alliance have launched the Axis Deer Control Project and are encouraging landowners and hunters to participate. Axis deer are an exotic species that were introduced from India to the...
Posted by admin | Nov 11, 2019 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Resources, Wildlife
The Hill Country Land Trust wants to get the word out about its conservation easement program as development from the east encroaches on area counties. The trust (HCLT) will mark its 20th anniversary with a “Conservation Celebration” on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the...
Posted by admin | Nov 11, 2019 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
America’s oil industry faces a number of challenges, including low oil prices, the rise of electric vehicles and proposals to limit fracking. But one of its biggest problems: The industry is running out of water. The US oil boom is being driven mostly by the...
