Brendan Gibbons will discuss River Aid San Antonio’s (RASA’s) efforts to raise an army of volunteer stewards to help keep the San Antonio River and its tributaries clean and thriving. RASA hosts multiple watershed cleanup events per month where volunteers remove thousands of pounds of litter from streams. Since the group’s founding, RASA volunteers have […]
Some of the tools Municipal and Private Water Utilities use to protect the water supply are very similar while other methodologies seem very different. Suzanne will talk about what Texas Water Company, a private water utility company, has done to protect the water supply and how various tools can be modified and utilized throughout the […]
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is hosting a Hillside Stewardship Workshop on Saturday, March 28th at Pure Pastures Ranch in Canyon Lake, TX, for landowners interested in building healthier soils while slowing and sinking water on their landscape. Led by Dr. Mollie Walton, a restoration ecologist with over 30 years of experience helping landowners restore land productivity, participants will […]
Annual Family Day at Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve presents a great opportunity to visit the preserve and support our education programs! Bring your children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends for a fun-filled day of Bamberger Ranch Preserve activities! Walk our trail system and take a Selah moment to consider the beauty of the Hill Country. Take […]
Austin PBS to Broadcast The Stars at Night during International Dark Sky Week and Dark Sky Month: A Celebration of Astronomy, Mythology, Storytelling, and Dark-Sky Conservation. Austin, TX — April 2026 — Austin PBS will broadcast The Stars at Night, a celebrated documentary exploring the connections between astronomy, mythology, and dark-sky conservation, during International Dark […]
This presentation involves a brief history of the Clean Water Act and how it operates under the Federalist system used in the United States. We will look at the specific elements of water pollution enforcement in Texas (known as Unauthorized Discharge), as they are found in Chapter 7 of the Texas Water Code. Special emphasis […]
The Hill Country Alliance and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country invite you to join us for the first Rural Roundup of 2026! Village of Hope, 1116 12th Street, Bandera, TX 78003 Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 02:00 PM CT Aging Friendly in the Hill Country FREE Event - Space […]
This lecture will provide an overview of the different types of data centers, how and where data centers are located in Texas, challenges and impacts arising from their construction and operations, and policy and technical recommendations; the presentation will cover energy, water, wastewater, public health, and public resources challenges and will provide recommendations intended to […]
This presentation explores how extreme heat is impacting San Antonio and Bexar County, including how to measure human heat stress and respond to it. Globally, 2023–2025 are the hottest years ever recorded, and Earth is now warmer than at any time in over 120,000 years . Locally, San Antonio ranks among the U.S. cities with […]
The San Antonio River Authority provides technical expertise, mapping support, flood studies, and community assistance to reduce flood risk across the region. As a Certified Floodplain Manager and Project Management Associate for SARA, Joe will provide an overview of how effective flood risk management relies on accurate mapping, sound regulations, informed decision-making, and cooperation among […]
Join The New Braunfels Astronomy Club and Comal county Friends of the Night Sky in celebrating International Observe the Moon Night. Telescopes provided, though members of the public are welcome to bring their own if they would like; if bringing a scope, please arrive 30 minutes before the event start time and head right up […]
Synopsis: Flooding remains one of the most costly and persistent hazards facing Texas communities. Homes, roadways, utilities, businesses, and public infrastructure are repeatedly impacted by flood events across every region of the state. As communities grow and land use patterns change, runoff increases, drainage systems are strained, and the consequences of flooding can become more […]
