by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 19, 2024 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Native Landscapes, News, One Water, Public Lands, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
On Wednesday, November 13, city leaders and staff from across 15 cities in Central Texas gathered for the second “One Water in the Hill Country” meeting, co-hosted by Hill Country Alliance (HCA) and the City of Boerne. This annual event provides the opportunity for... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 4, 2024 | Community, Hill Country Tourism, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Resources
The state is looking to buy thousands of acres of land to expand two state parks and create two new ones, with more purchases to come in the future from a new funding source. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider five purchases during its November... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 1, 2024 | Community, HCA in the News, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
The Texas Hill Country is a beautiful region filled with diverse wildlife, clear springs, sprawling rural landscapes, historic towns, and some of the starriest night skies in the country. With a rapidly growing population and increasing development coming into the... by Leah Cuddeback | May 2, 2024 | Drought, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Water Conservation, Water Resources
Many envision the ‘perfect’ American lawn as a lush, uniform green carpet that covers their outdoor space. But beneath this verdant facade lies a complex social history and significant environmental dilemma. The lawns that stretch across the United States, covering an... 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 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, Linked Stories, Native Landscapes, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Spring is practically upon us, meaning it’s just about time to clear out the flowerbeds and start planning the year’s garden. But with increasingly unpredictable rainfall and extended droughts, it may be worth considering plants with lower water needs —...
