by admin | Aug 18, 2021 | Conservation Easements, County Authority, Drought, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
The days for much of the water-thirsty grass in the drought-stricken Las Vegas Valley are numbered. Nearly one-third of all of the grass in Southern Nevada will need to be removed by the end of 2026 under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Steve Sisolak Friday, a...
by admin | Jul 27, 2021 | Drought, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
The mountain spring that pioneers used to water their hayfields and that filled people’s taps flowed reliably into the old cowboy town of Oakley for decades. So when it dwindled to a trickle in this year’s scorching drought, officials took drastic action to preserve...
by admin | Jul 27, 2021 | Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, News
People are flocking to the Texas Hill Country for its lush and rolling hills, so some in Comal and Hays counties are working together to preserve it. The Comal County Conservation Alliance recently held a virtual meeting with Hays County Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon...
by admin | Jul 20, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Riparian Management, Water Planning, Water Resources
This month, contractors will begin the annual control efforts to manage Arundo along the Pedernales River and several tributary creeks. Arundo, also referred to as Giant Reed or Carrizo Cane, is a non-native, invasive plant that can take over creeks and rivers. Since...
by admin | Jun 30, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Wildlife
In Texas, rural lands define our state’s identity. Whether it be for the agricultural products produced, natural resources and wildlife habitat maintained, or expanses of wide-open spaces left untouched for their intrinsic beauty, our state’s undeveloped acreage plays...
by admin | Jun 24, 2021 | Community, Land Stewardship, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Transportation Planning
New Braunfels City Council approved an agreement with San Antonio-based civil engineering firm Bain Medina Bain, Inc. during the June 14 council meeting for the final design of a portion of the Dry Comal Creek Hike and Bike Trail. The agreement allows for an...
