Posted by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Children in Nature, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty
A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature in how...
Posted by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Groundwater Resources, Legislature and Regulation, News, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District will sign on as a plaintiff in the anticipated endangered species lawsuit over the Permian Highway Pipeline, the organization announced Jan. 17. Citing its commitment to protect local aquifers, the BSEACD board...
Posted by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Water Quality, Water Resources
Jason and Ashley Roberts partnered with Colorado River Land Trust to protect their family ranch from future development in the rapidly growing area of San Marcos, Texas. Riding horseback across the wide-open spaces of the Hill Country is one of the most iconic images...
Posted by admin | Jan 22, 2020 | Drought, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Cattle ranchers in the Texas Hill Country are facing a tough decision after months of drought. “You have to decide where’s your quitting point in terms of buying feed, buying hay and feeding your animals,” says Jamie Osbourn, an agent with the Texas A&M Agrilife...
Posted by admin | Jan 22, 2020 | Conservation Easements, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
A plan to improve public transit by rerouting money from a popular program aimed at protecting the Edwards Aquifer has hit rough waters. Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff want to redirect $40 million a year from a 1/8-cent sales tax that pays for...
