by admin | Apr 2, 2020 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
We have a tendency to think about the water in our cup as a direct product of the local, mainstem river we presume it came from. But drinking water’s journey is rarely that straight forward. Because beer and rivers go so well together, it might be more accurate to...
by admin | Mar 30, 2020 | Economics of Sound Planning, Groundwater Resources, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Legislature and Regulation, Native Landscapes, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty, Water Conservation, Water Resources, Wildlife
San Antonio Water System (SAWS) has long offered incentives to homeowners to replace non-native grass lawns with drought-resistant native plants. But the city’s many homeowner associations (HOAs) continue to favor water-thirsty, non-native turf grasses and resist...
by admin | Mar 25, 2020 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
On March 5, 2020, the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors passed a new rule—Rule 15, Jacob’s Well Groundwater Management Zone—to better protect water resources and springflow during drought. This action comes in response to community...
by admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Community Resilience News and Resources, News, Water Conservation, Water Resources
Many Americans seem to be following the recommendations of public health officials to clean and sterilize countertops, doorknobs, faucets and other frequently touched surfaces in their homes. The problem? Many are then tossing the disinfectant wipes, paper towels and...
by admin | Mar 3, 2020 | Conservation Easements, Economics of Sound Planning, Groundwater Resources, Habitat Conservation Plans, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Landowner Alliances, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Scenic Beauty, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Taxpayers have spent $260 million to protect the Edwards Aquifer. With the tax set to expire, officials can’t agree on how much more to spend. The Frio River snaked south through the hills of Uvalde County, its clear waters coursing over a bed of white, fractured...
by admin | Mar 2, 2020 | Children in Nature, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Native Landscapes, News, Rainwater Harvesting, Water Conservation, Water Resources
The Hill Country Living FESTIVAL + Rainwater Revival returns to the Dripping Spring Ranch Park on Saturday, April 4, from 10am to 5pm. This free, one-day event promises something for everyone who loves the Texas Hill Country — whether you call it home now, plan to...
