by Leah Cuddeback | Apr 1, 2024 | Conservation Easements, HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Linked Stories, Native Landscapes, News, Night Skies, Wildlife
For land trusts that want to protect dark skies, the good news is this: They already do plenty to combat light pollution. By protecting undeveloped land with little human habitation, they inherently preserve darkness, at no added cost. And, when compared to problems... by Leah Cuddeback | Mar 14, 2024 | Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape, HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Linked Stories, News
Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations. The shoreline adjacent to Keesler Air Force Base is a part... by Leah Cuddeback | Feb 6, 2024 | Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, News, Regional Planning
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recently announced the awarding of a $502,000 grant that will fund a groundwater study as part of an initiative meant to protect the Camp Bulls military mission and the surrounding area. Read more from Edmond Ortiz with Community... by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 6, 2023 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, Native Landscapes, News
In the spirit of passing the torch, I am delighted to inform you that the Hill Country Land Trust has successfully completed a three-year process of transitioning its 19 protected properties, totaling 8,010 acres, to the capable hands of Texas Land Conservancy (TLC).... by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 6, 2023 | Community, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Linked Stories, News, Pedernales River Basin, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources
Aquifers, rivers need high consideration along with growth. “Everyone is concerned about the explosion of growth”, said Paul Tybor, General Manager of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District. Read more from Katherine Peake in the Fredericksburg... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 30, 2023 | Community, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Planning and Development, Public Lands, Regional Planning
This November, Texas voters approved Prop 14– the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund– with 76% of the vote. This $1 billion fund will enable the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to buy land to create dozens of new state parks. But on top of that historic win for...
