Posted by Leah Cuddeback | Apr 11, 2022 | Community, Groundwater Resources, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, One Water, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, Uncategorized, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Editorial by Jennifer Walker, National Wildlife Federation Water is an integral part of the Hill Country fabric, and it is embodied in the rivers and springs that make this region special. It is also the single most limiting factor in the Hill Country. The region’s...
Posted by Dominic Troiani | Apr 6, 2022 | Economics of Sound Planning, Ecosystem Services, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, Uncategorized, Wildlife
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its strengthened commitment to advancing research and programmatic priorities that support pollinator health by soliciting nominations for members to serve on its newly formed USDA National Pollinator Subcommittee.The...
Posted by Dominic Troiani | Apr 6, 2022 | Drought, Ecosystem Services, Groundwater Resources, Land Stewardship, One Water, Water Resources
Drought conditions across the state are getting worse. Here in Austin, many areas are already feeling its effects. Mark Wentzel is the Instream Flows Leader with the Texas Water Development Board. He said Lakes Travis and Buchanan are some of the main water reservoirs...
Posted by Dominic Troiani | Apr 5, 2022 | HCA in the News
Take a “Snapshot of the Hill Country” in the Hill Country Alliance’s 16th annual photo contest. Entries are due May 31 on the alliance’s website. Photographers of all ages and skill levels, including professional, are invited to participate....
Posted by Dominic Troiani | Apr 5, 2022 | Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
A recent study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board could help the state prevent flooding along the South Llano River, according to hydrologists with the board. This study involved Topobathymetric Lidar, essentially a laser, to scan the landscape and river...
