by admin | Feb 11, 2021 | Economics of Sound Planning, Groundwater Resources, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Planning and Development, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Important note: Deadline for submission extended to 2/26/2021 The Blanco Water Reclamation Task Force (Task Force) was formed in September 2020 when the Blanco City Council, with a unanimous vote on Sept. 8, committed to a partnership with local NGO, Protect Our...
by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Texas cities are expanding fast. Between 2010 and 2019, six of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the United States were in Texas. Bigger cities mean less land to soak up rainwater, leading to increased flood risk. Add climate change to the equation, and you have a...
by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | Cedar/Brush Management, Drought, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development
Texas’ winter/spring wildfire season is about to begin. Fire experts predict it could be a particularly active season due in large part to the presence of La Niña this year. The weather pattern often brings drier, warmer weather, and strong winds: the perfect recipe...
by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | Cedar/Brush Management, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
When prospective landowners look for their slice of Hill Country, they may look for running water, mature trees, bluebonnets, a scenic vista, or a pristine canvas. Not Paula Stone. When Stone first set eyes on her property at the edge of Fredericksburg, her realtor...
by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development
A recent report by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Land Trust Council shows state-funded conservation easements in Texas provide numerous financial and ecological benefits. The purpose of the 2020 Evaluation...
by admin | Feb 8, 2021 | Groundwater Resources, Landowner Alliances, News, Planning and Development, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
On February 4, 2021, the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) approved Electro Purification’s (EP) request to cancel the trial-like hearing where Hays County, the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association (TESPA), and 13 local landowners were set to...
