by Leah Cuddeback | May 13, 2024 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Wildlife
The first results of a biodiversity study at the Wuest Ranch — home to Natural Bridge Caverns — are in, and environmental experts say they highlight the need for Hill Country habitat protections. The yearlong effort by the Wuest family and Blackland Environmental... by Leah Cuddeback | May 13, 2024 | Conservation Easements, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Wildlife
In 2005, Dr. Errol and Susan Candy purchased a 128-acre property nestled in western Gillespie County. Initially viewed as a strategic investment opportunity, this venture blossomed into a profound commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship. Revered as... by Leah Cuddeback | May 2, 2024 | News, Water Resources, Wildlife
Summertime is on the horizon and it is just about time to hop into Central Texas rivers to escape the heat. Meanwhile, a long-missed river animal is also heading back to the cool waters. Otter sightings have reportedly been happening in the area, marking a change from... 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 | Nov 30, 2023 | News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Resources, Wildlife
The San Marcos Gambusia was officially delisted from the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service due to extinction on Oct. 16, with it last spotting sometime between 1983-85. The San Marcos Gambusia was a species unique to the San Marcos Springs.... by Leah Cuddeback | Apr 3, 2023 | News, Night Skies, Wildlife
Deep in the heart of Texas, the stars at night burn big and bright, but if you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way over Austin, you are probably out of luck. As the region continues to experience rapid growth, Austinites are robbed of the spectacular...
