by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 2, 2024 | Community, County Authority, HCA in the News, Legislature and Regulation, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning
The Hill Country Alliance, a nonprofit organization based out of Dripping Springs, brought the diverse coalition together in an effort to preserve the natural resources the Texas Hill Country has to offer. The group discussed critical issues related to sustainable... by Leah Cuddeback | Sep 3, 2024 | Community, County Authority, Economics of Sound Planning, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Planning
The Burnet County Commissioners Court joined the Hill Country Alliance in condemning a 2023 state measure that allows developers to build subdivisions with questionable infrastructure and water access in rural counties. The court voted unanimously at its regular... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 4, 2024 | Community, County Authority, Drought, Economics of Sound Planning, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning
Hill Country Alliance program director Cliff Kaplan works across the region to promote responsible water use. “It’s kind of become a cliché to say that water is life, but of course, it’s true,” Kaplan said. “None of our communities can exist without water, and if... by Leah Cuddeback | Jul 19, 2023 | Aggregate Production Operations, Community, County Authority, Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Regional Planning, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Facing a two-lane highway about 13 miles west of New Braunfels, a 546-acre ranch hugging the west fork of Dry Comal Creek has caused a stir in the community. Behind a small gate, hills dotted with live oaks and a few freely roaming horses can be seen. But neighbors... by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 7, 2023 | County Authority, Economics of Sound Planning, HCA in the News, Legislature and Regulation, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, Native Landscapes, News, Regional Planning, Water Planning
Partnerships among land developers, public entities and nonprofits will be vital in managing the Texas Hill Country’s water resources in the coming years, experts said during a panel discussion Wednesday hosted by the San Antonio Report. But whether state legislators... by Leah Cuddeback | May 30, 2023 | Aggregate Production Operations, Community, County Authority, HCA in the News, Legislature and Regulation, News, Regional Planning, Uncategorized
In Texas Hill Country, where there had been an acrimonious relationship between aggregate producers and local residents, the two groups came together – along with local government officials and business people – to develop a voluntary best management practice (BMP)...
