by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 1, 2022 | Community, Drought, Economics of Sound Planning, Groundwater Resources, Legislature and Regulation, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, One Water, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Having enough water for Austin’s growing population is a huge concern. Add the ongoing drought, record-breaking heat and aging infrastructure and you can see why water managers and conservationists are worried about the future. The KVUE Defenders looked into... by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 1, 2022 | Community, HCA in the News, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Resources
Canyon Lake photographer Jerry Sargent’s photograph, ‘Window on a Canyon Lake Sunset,’ placed third in the Hill Country Alliance’s (HCA) 2022 Hill Country Photo Contest. HCA announced the winners today. Sargent’s image will appear in HCA’s 2023 calendar. His... by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 1, 2022 | HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, News
Have you heard? There’s a whole world of life in the soil beneath your boots. News about the benefits of soil health is everywhere and agricultural producers across Texas are taking notice. Healthy soils lead to clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests,... by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 1, 2022 | Aggregate Production Operations, Community, HCA in the News, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning
Comal County community members are contesting an air quality permit for a proposed 1,500-acre limestone quarry between New Braunfels and Bulverde, arguing that the quarry is harmful for human health and welfare. Environmental organizations in Hill Country requested a...