Study, Track, remOve and Prevent (STOP) is a survey method to gather data on types and abundance of litter. STOP consists of measuring a 100 ft (or less) transect, picking up all trash larger than a cigarette butt in that area, then cataloging items. Participants enter surveys into the Texas Litter Database (txlitter.org) where it […]
Wastewater is one of the biggest challenges facing the Hill Country. New and growing entities producing and treating wastewater-- from new housing developments to youth camps-- need wastewater disposal permits from TCEQ in order to discharge treated wastewater into rivers, apply it to land for irrigation, or reuse it for other purposes. TCEQ has a […]
Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Guadalupe Regional Flood Planning meeting scheduled for February 1 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5 at GBRA’s River Annex in Seguin at 2pm. We appreciate your participation and look forward to continuing to work with our stakeholders. - Region 11 Guadalupe RFPG […]
Defenders is excited to present our Black History Month webinar series. Join us for our first presentation, “Moving the Needle Forward” on Wednesday, February 1st at 3:00pm CT! Join keynote speaker David Buggs, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, as he kicks off the web series A Conversation on Diversity in […]
Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Junction on February 4th for the Rural Roundup, a traveling community showcase! Click here to view and download a PDF flyer. Interested in expanding education and learning in your community? Come spend the day exploring Junction’s learning spaces, getting inspired by local presenters, and uncovering connections […]
Join Texas Riparian Association and Texas Water Resources Institute for an informative, urban riparian symposium in San Marcos on February 8-10. Learn from keynote speakers, presentations and poster sessions, and explore more in immersive field trips. Dr. Ryan S. King - Baylor University Dept. of Biology & Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research Amy […]
Defenders is excited to present our Black History Month webinar series. Join us for our second presentation, “Barriers to Bridges: Wildlife BioDIVERSITY” on Wednesday, February 8th at 3:00pm CT! Join speaker Krystal Toney, Ph.D. candidate at The University of North Texas, and Author of Black in Nature, as she speaks at the web series A Conversation on […]
Join our partners at the Campsite at Shield Ranch for a rejuvenating day with family and community. Enjoy movement with mindfulness including hikes with a sensory focus, activities meant to inspire curiosity, yoga for all levels, reflections by the outdoor fire ring, and more. Chef Addie will serve a seasonal hot lunch. Click here to learn […]
The Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium provides water utilities with the information needed to implement successful water conservation programs, effectively engage customers, and plan for the future. Learn from state and national experts about the latest approaches, what is coming next and best practices for maximum efficiency gains. Plus, stay a day longer for […]
In 2022, San Antonio received only a third of its average annual rainfall. Popular swimming holes from Jacobs Well in Wimberley to the Guadalupe River dried up - impacting wildlife, agriculture, and tourism revenue in addition to many rural communities dependent on limited water resources. As the drought continues into 2023, what can we do […]
Defenders is excited to present our Black History Month webinar series. Join us for our final presentation, “Sending the Elevator Back Down When Shattering Green Ceilings” on Wednesday, February 22nd at 3:00pm CT! Join speakers Leandra Taylor, Outreach Coordinator for the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards and Leader for Outdoor Afro, and Danae Jackson, Senior Zoologist at […]
A biennial educational event that invites Texas water professionals to share educational resources with legislators and their staff. The next Texas Water Day at the Capitol will take place on the afternoon of February 27, 2023. Please RSVP below and stay tuned for a program agenda. Learn more from Texas Water Foundation here
Debbie Windham, President of Friends of Enchanted Rock, and Bob Lodowski, volunteer Interpretive Guide at Enchanted Rock, will speak on the native plants and geography of our local treasure at the February meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas, Fredericksburg chapter. The Fredericksburg Chapter, Native Plant Society of Texas holds its monthly meetings on […]
The 27th annual Texas Land Conservation Conference will be held March 1-3, 2023 at the Hilton Austin Airport. We are very excited to welcome everyone back together in-person once again. The conference is the preeminent statewide meeting for anyone working in the field of land and water conservation, private landowners interested in conserving their land, […]
There will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on March 1, 2023. The meeting agenda, materials, and details for attending the meeting can be found here: www.guadaluperfpg.org. All meetings of the regional flood planning group are open to the public. Click here for updated information from the Guadalupe River Flood Planning Group. Learn More: Senate […]
