by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 9, 2024 | Linked Stories, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Quality, Water Resources
New testing results show Austin has little to no traces of forever chemicals in its drinking water. Exposure to these chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, have been linked to prostate and kidney cancers, thyroid conditions, decreased... by Leah Cuddeback | Dec 2, 2024 | Community, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
A proposed 1,100-home development in the Hill Country has residents and environmental groups raising questions about the project’s potential impact on the local water supply and the environment. Miami-based developer Lennar Corporation filed a permit application... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 25, 2024 | Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, One Water, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
The conference underscored the importance of regional collaboration in water management and highlighted the City’s dedication to sustainable water management. “Effective water management isn’t just about what’s happening in one city; it’s about creating resilient... 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 | Oct 22, 2024 | Community, Drought, Groundwater Resources, Linked Stories, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
A federal court granted the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association’s (TESPA) motion to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit between Aqua Texas and the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (HTGCD). Aqua Texas filed the lawsuit in December 2023 against...
