by admin | Feb 16, 2022 | News, Uncategorized, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Following an unexpected boil-water notice not related to a winter storm, Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros announced his resignation last week from a job he has held for nearly 15 years. Several City Council members took the opportunity to praise his leadership at...
by admin | Feb 9, 2022 | Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship
Blanquita Sullivan grew up in the River Road neighborhood she still calls home — next to Brackenridge Park just north of downtown and off Broadway. Living next to the park has given her the chance to chat with bird-watchers and observe Easter holiday celebrations, car... by admin | Feb 8, 2022 | Ecosystem Services, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Legislature and Regulation, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Uncategorized
Comal County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country and it’s no secret why. The scenery is beautiful. But for some, that is exactly why development is concerning. Much of Comal County sits over the contributing and recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer....
by admin | Feb 8, 2022 | Community, Groundwater Resources, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Stewardship, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Uncategorized, Water Resources
SAN ANTONIO – If you’re a regular KSAT 12 viewer, you’ve seen it before – our Weather Authority team reporting on the Edwards Aquifer’s water levels. The aquifer is the primary source of water for millions of us around South Central Texas and the Hill...
by admin | Feb 7, 2022 | Conservation Easements, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, Water Conservation, Water Resources
New conservation protections are being added in Comal County thanks to the combined efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to safeguard Honey Creek Spring Ranch from...
