Posted by admin | Jul 20, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Riparian Management, Water Planning, Water Resources
This month, contractors will begin the annual control efforts to manage Arundo along the Pedernales River and several tributary creeks. Arundo, also referred to as Giant Reed or Carrizo Cane, is a non-native, invasive plant that can take over creeks and rivers. Since...
Posted by admin | Jul 12, 2021 | Aggregate Production Operations, Community, Director's Notes, HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Night Skies, Water Resources
Dear Hill Country Neighbors, It finally feels like we’re reaching the light at the end of a long tunnel. Summer in the Hill Country, particularly when fueled by abundant spring rains, is a season for slowing down—appreciating the shade of an ancient oak tree, the cold...
Posted by admin | Jul 9, 2021 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Last weekend I paddled on the Blanco River with my family. We swam in spring-fed swimming holes, fly fished and lounged in shallow sections of the river, which was flowing nicely thanks to recent rains that ended drought conditions across Texas. Read more from Vanessa...
Posted by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Scenic Beauty
The Hill Country Alliance is proud to announce the release of a limited edition Hill Country creation, designed by local artist Olivia Gray. Olivia Gray resides in Wimberley and is a junior at Southwestern University in Georgetown. She is working on a double major in...
Posted by admin | Jul 1, 2021 | News
Long-term water security is essential for the future of Texas, and the state acutely needs a common law system that can balance world-scale agricultural activity, industrial development and urban growth while also protecting private property rights, according to new...