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In Business and Conservation, George C. ‘Tim’ Hixon Was a Force of Nature

In Business and Conservation, George C. ‘Tim’ Hixon Was a Force of Nature

by admin | Jul 26, 2018 | Land Stewardship, News

Hikers visiting the preserved dinosaur tracks or mysterious German ranch house at Government Canyon State Natural Area might never have seen these sights had it not been for San Antonio businessman George C. “Tim” Hixon. Hixon, who reached international heights in the...
Lawmakers, Lobbyists and the Administration Join Forces to Overhaul the Endangered Species Act

Lawmakers, Lobbyists and the Administration Join Forces to Overhaul the Endangered Species Act

by admin | Jul 23, 2018 | Habitat Conservation Plans, News, Wildlife

The Endangered Species Act, which for 45 years has safeguarded fragile wildlife while blocking ranching, logging and oil drilling on protected habitats, is coming under attack from lawmakers, the White House and industry on a scale not seen in decades, driven partly...
Artificial light is killing our view of the night sky. But we can change that.

Artificial light is killing our view of the night sky. But we can change that.

by admin | Jul 23, 2018 | News, Night Skies

Through much of human history, our ancestors looked up at a night sky filled with stars that set planting patterns and helped lead them across continents. We’ve since filled that night sky with artificial light, brightening our immediate surroundings and dimming...
Report: Sludge dumped into river by wastewater plant caused algae

Report: Sludge dumped into river by wastewater plant caused algae

by admin | Jul 23, 2018 | Groundwater Resources, News, Water Quality

Test results show that an unauthorized dumping of sludge by a city-operated wastewater treatment plant in Liberty Hill was to blame for the algae that blanketed the South San Gabriel River in Georgetown this spring. The excessive algae marred the appearance of the...
Central Texas archaeologists find ancient artifacts dating back 20,000 years

Central Texas archaeologists find ancient artifacts dating back 20,000 years

by admin | Jul 23, 2018 | News

Archaeologists at Texas State University say there have been people living in Central Texas for tens of thousands of years. In fact, they believe they may have discovered the oldest civilization in North America, right here at home. “We can’t just say...
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