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 | 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... by Leah Cuddeback | Sep 3, 2024 | Community, County Authority, Economics of Sound Planning, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Planning
The Burnet County Commissioners Court joined the Hill Country Alliance in condemning a 2023 state measure that allows developers to build subdivisions with questionable infrastructure and water access in rural counties. The court voted unanimously at its regular... by Leah Cuddeback | Sep 2, 2024 | Groundwater Resources, Linked Stories, News, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Voters went to the polls last November and overwhelmingly supported creation of the Texas Water Fund, a pot of money totaling $1 billion meant for water infrastructure improvements across the state. In the months since then, the state’s water agency has worked to... by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 19, 2024 | Community, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality voted Wednesday to grant a contested case hearing to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) and landowner Ann Toepperwein in opposition of a wastewater permit for a plant...
