Posted by admin | Feb 11, 2021 | Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape, HCA in the News, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Wildlife
Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis sits astride the Southern Edwards Plateau on the Northwest edge of San Antonio. This gem of JBSA is vital to military training and readiness as it provides a rugged tactical training area in this Texas Hill Country landscape...
Posted by admin | Feb 11, 2021 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, News, Planning and Development
Keep it Real Beautiful (KIRB) will soon purchase its own recycling equipment and expand its outreach program, thanks to a $21,000 grant from the Bandera Electric Cooperative and the Lower Colorado River Authority. The grant, along with $4,920 in matching funds from...
Posted by admin | Feb 11, 2021 | Economics of Sound Planning, Groundwater Resources, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Planning and Development, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Important note: Deadline for submission extended to 2/26/2021 The Blanco Water Reclamation Task Force (Task Force) was formed in September 2020 when the Blanco City Council, with a unanimous vote on Sept. 8, committed to a partnership with local NGO, Protect Our...
Posted by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Texas cities are expanding fast. Between 2010 and 2019, six of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the United States were in Texas. Bigger cities mean less land to soak up rainwater, leading to increased flood risk. Add climate change to the equation, and you have a...
Posted by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | Cedar/Brush Management, Drought, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development
Texas’ winter/spring wildfire season is about to begin. Fire experts predict it could be a particularly active season due in large part to the presence of La Niña this year. The weather pattern often brings drier, warmer weather, and strong winds: the perfect recipe...
Posted by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | Cedar/Brush Management, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Wildlife
When prospective landowners look for their slice of Hill Country, they may look for running water, mature trees, bluebonnets, a scenic vista, or a pristine canvas. Not Paula Stone. When Stone first set eyes on her property at the edge of Fredericksburg, her realtor...
