by admin | May 15, 2015 | News, Public Lands
Andy Sansom: Having served as the executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the 1990s, I’m acutely aware of the chronic funding shortfall for Texas’ magnificent state and local park system. One of the most important things I learned during those...
by admin | May 15, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News, Public Lands
San Antonio voters overwhelmingly approved two conservation propositions today. The Edwards Aquifer Protection Program, which uses a one-eighth cent sales tax to purchase conservation easements over the aquifer’s recharge zone, was approved by 78 percent of...
by admin | May 6, 2015 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Public Lands
Good news from Representative Larson’s recent capitol update: Last week, HB 158 passed the House by a vote of 138-1. The bill is now headed for the Senate. Since 1993, a portion of the sales tax revenue generated by sporting goods has been statutorily allocated to...
by admin | Apr 23, 2015 | Conservation Easements, News, Public Lands, Wildlife
April 23, 2015 Travis Audobon In a major step for conservation in Central Texas, Travis Audubon has entered into an agreement with Travis County that will ensure a permanent, protected home for the Golden-cheeked Warbler, an endangered songbird. Travis Audubon agreed... by admin | Apr 7, 2015 | News, Public Lands
On May 9, San Antonio voters will have the opportunity to renew funding for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program and Greenway Trails. To date, the EAPP has conserved over 133,000 acres over the Edwards Aquifer in Bexar, Medina and Uvalde counties. More than 1200... by admin | Jan 30, 2015 | News, Public Lands
Two decades ago, the Legislature dedicated a portion of sporting goods sales-tax proceeds – levied on everything from kayaks to pingpong balls – to state parks. Instead of using these funds as advertised, typically, the bulk of the proceeds are diverted...
