by Leah Cuddeback | May 24, 2024 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Regional Planning, Wildlife
The $90 million purchase, the largest amount for a buy in Travis County Parks’ history, was made possible by voters’ approval last November of a $276 million bond for parks and land acquisition, as well as the decision by Scott’s mother, Nadya Scott, to donate roughly... by Leah Cuddeback | May 24, 2024 | Community, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Landowners are concerned about the future of the Pedernales River after recent filings for wastewater permits at two developments. The permits ask for permission from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to discharge treated wastewater on land near the river.... by Leah Cuddeback | May 24, 2024 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Part of the area, perhaps “one of the last remaining ecosystems” in the state, according to the Austin American-Statesman, has been in Lew Adams’ family since the 1940s. The creek and springs feed the Pedernales River, which ran dry in each of the... by Leah Cuddeback | May 24, 2024 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Regional Planning, Wildlife
Hikers will be able to walk — by next March at the latest — from one pristine natural area to another on a new trail planned near San Marcos. The “Limestone Link” trail will run between River Recharge Natural Area and Ringtail Ridge Natural Area on the west side of... by Leah Cuddeback | May 24, 2024 | Community, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Resources
An appropriate rain filled afternoon marked the official unveiling of the new mural Saturday on the East End Market building on Water Street. The event was sponsored by the Kerrville Runs on Water and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority. The massive mural was painted...
