by Leah Cuddeback | Jan 2, 2025 | Community, Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Scenic Beauty
Conservation has won after a pristine 32-acre parcel in the Texas Hill Country was donated to the Cibolo Center for Conservation. Instead of turning into a possible housing development, the property will become a sanctuary that will have limited access to the public... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 19, 2024 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Native Landscapes, News, One Water, Public Lands, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
On Wednesday, November 13, city leaders and staff from across 15 cities in Central Texas gathered for the second “One Water in the Hill Country” meeting, co-hosted by Hill Country Alliance (HCA) and the City of Boerne. This annual event provides the opportunity for... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 18, 2024 | Community, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
The Texas Hill Country is a scenic region known for its diverse wildlife, clear springs, expansive rural landscapes, historic towns, and some of the starriest night skies in the country. However, rapid population growth and increased development put these qualities at... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 10, 2024 | Community, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, News, Public Lands, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
Don’t pack the tent or backpack just yet, but Texas park lovers could get 7,637 acres of additional parkland to roam in the coming years. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider four land acquisitions to create new or expand existing parks at its meeting... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 4, 2024 | Community, Hill Country Tourism, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Resources
The state is looking to buy thousands of acres of land to expand two state parks and create two new ones, with more purchases to come in the future from a new funding source. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider five purchases during its November... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 1, 2024 | Community, HCA in the News, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
The Texas Hill Country is a beautiful region filled with diverse wildlife, clear springs, sprawling rural landscapes, historic towns, and some of the starriest night skies in the country. With a rapidly growing population and increasing development coming into the...
