by admin | Feb 28, 2019 | News, Planning and Development, Water Quality, Water Resources
AUSTIN, Texas — As part of Boomtown 2040 we are looking into growth and the impact it has on the places we call home. One of the biggest concerns about our area’s growth is water. The KVUE Defenders discovered a growing number of cities are dumping treated...
by admin | Feb 25, 2019 | Groundwater Resources, News, Vista Ridge Pipeline, Water Planning, Water Resources
San Antonio Water System officials say they are planning on seeking a lower rate increase in 2020 than the nearly 10 percent originally approved by City Council to pay for the Vista Ridge pipeline project, though they have not said how much lower. Gavino Ramos, SAWS’...
by admin | Feb 19, 2019 | Conservation Easements, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Local, Sustainable Agriculture, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Water Resources
The Texas Land Trends project of Texas A&M’s Natural Resources Institute, or NRI, has published a special series report describing Texas landowner participation in land conservation easements and their value to agricultural production, water and wildlife. About 83...
by admin | Feb 14, 2019 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Texas is one of the fastest growing states in the country. But a downside of this growth is that, coupled with extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, many of our existing water resources are becoming overburdened. If trends continue, our water supply...
by admin | Feb 13, 2019 | Groundwater Resources, News, Water Planning, Water Resources
Toby Darden stomped on the ATV’s gas pedal, carving through blustery winds to reach the far northern corner of his 37,000-acre West Texas ranch. He wanted to show off the crown jewel. This wasn’t the spectacular views of the Davis Mountains or the herds of...
by admin | Feb 12, 2019 | Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, News, Public Lands, Rainwater Harvesting, Water Resources
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has recognized Confluence Park with a “2019 Institute Honor Award for Architecture”! The award is one of the highest honors in the architecture profession, celebrating the best contemporary architecture which...
