by admin | Jan 11, 2016 | Land Stewardship, News
In this TWA Magazine article, retired NRCS biologist Steve Nelle explores the history of major floods in the Hill Country and what lessens we should take away from the Memorial Day 2015 flooding of the Blanco River. One of Nelle’s most important messages? “A healthy...
by admin | Jan 11, 2016 | News, Wildlife
“The golden-cheeked warbler already has an uncertain future as more and more land is developed in the Hill Country,” said Joan Marshall, director of Texas Audubon. “That’s why the science is so important — to base listing decisions on the best science available.... by admin | Jan 11, 2016 | Groundwater Resources, News
The first 2016 Texas Water Symposium will be held February 11th at 7 p.m. at Texas State University. Dr. Robert Mace of Texas Water Development Board will moderate a panel of hydro-geologists to take close look at the health and sustainability of the Carrizo-Wilcox...
by admin | Jan 11, 2016 | Groundwater Resources, News
Every five years the general public has the opportunity to weigh in on the Desired Future Condition (DFC) of our aquifers. Regional Groundwater Management Areas (GMAs) are in the process of determining management goals for Hill Country aquifers. Currently the Trinity... by admin | Jan 8, 2016 | Children in Nature, News
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Empowers New Environmental Leaders Nonprofit Group Announces 2016 Regional Legacy Camp at Shield Ranch Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center through the Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin (CiNCA) is partnering with the Children...
by admin | Jan 8, 2016 | Land Stewardship, News, Regional Planning
In 1973, during the administration of Governor Dolph Briscoe, the Governor’s Office authorized a comprehensive study of land resource management in Texas. At that time, as described in the forward to the study, our state was beginning to face...
