Got erosion? Wish you had a few more tools in your toolbox for slowing and sinking water into the land? Join the Hill Country Alliance Land Program for a fun, free, hands-on opportunity for experiential learning where we’ll construct three different types of erosion-control structures together. If you’d like to join us for this free, […]
This is an opportunity for new volunteers to learn about the Comal County Conservation Alliance —its history, its messages, and its mission going forward. For more information on Lunch and Learn and to register, please contact diane.desimone49@gmail.com
Join our partners at the Friends of LBJ National Historical Park at the LBJ Ranch on Saturday, April 2, 2022, and support the LBJ National Historical Park by being part of the iconic LBJ 100. Non-cyclists can take the self-guided tour of the Ranch, sign up for a tour around the grounds of the Texas […]
Do you want to know more about the Native Plants in NW Bexar County? If so, join Texas Parks on Saturday April 2nd from 10 AM until around Noon for a fairly easy hike (about 1.5 miles round trip) over gentle terrain. We will discuss how local geology has contributed to the extensive biodiversity across the […]
Texas Water is the joint annual conference of the Water Environment Association of Texas and the Texas Section American Water Works Association. The conference is celebrating it's 26th year as the Largest Regional Water Conference in the U.S.© and caters to professionals in the wastewater and water industry, including water quality engineers, treatment plant technicians, scientists, government officials, […]
Save the Date and See us in Austin! Join us for a fun evening with free drinks, snacks, and getting to know lots of great people working on-the-ground for Austin communities’ water access, equity, and protection! The event will feature presentations and short videos from Hill Country Alliance, National Wildlife Federation – Texas Living Waters Project, Go Austin […]
Members of the Government Canyon Activities Committee welcome anyone interested in our feathered friends for a birding outing at the Natural Area on Saturday April 9th from 8:00am to 11:00am. Learn about the fun and excitement of birding, including tips on using binoculars, cameras, field guides and sound recordings. Bring your own equipment or let […]
Join the Hill Country Alliance and Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District for an educational presentation, panel discussion, and partner showcase that will feature experts on the state’s groundwater management process and share insight on how you can get involved. This free event will feature: Natalie Ballew, Manager, Groundwater Technical Assistance, Texas Water Development Board Ron Fieseler, GMA […]
Join us online on Wednesday, April 13th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm for a free, lunchtime information session highlighting the Healthy Creeks Initiative. Learn about the importance of riparian systems, concerns around infestations of non-native Arundo (aka Giant Reed, River Cane), and voluntary steps that hundreds of private landowners are taking to control Arundo in order […]
Sarah Rountree Schlessinger is the CEO of Texas Water Foundation. She previously worked in groundwater policy and regulation, and has experience with international nonprofits and disaster response. We will be discussing the need for understanding the cycle of water and how land stewardship is key in preserving this resource. Click to register here.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hosting their Spring Native Plant Sale! This sale features a variety of Texas natives, including perennial and annual flowers, grasses, wetland plants, shrubs and trees. Native plants conserve water; lower mowing costs; provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife; protect and enrich soil; and reduce the use of […]
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) anticipates that municipal water need — the amount by which demand exceeds supply — will rise by 568 percent by 2070, leaving the state’s cities in need of 3.4 million additional acre-feet of water in the absence of increased supplies or more restricted use. That’s more than three times […]
