The Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water quality throughout the state. This multi-day course provides participants with guidance on stakeholder coordination, education, and outreach; meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) nine key elements of a watershed protection plan; data collection and analysis; and the […]
During the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S., back in 2017, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure, emergency services, lodging and restaurants, and supermarkets. However, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. On […]
An overview for the community to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse, lessons learned from communities in 2017, and what to expect in April 2024 as the eclipse path crosses through Texas. Learn more here.
Click to view flyer Back by popular demand, Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation (MTBC) and Bat Survey Solutions (BSS) are excited to present the second annual Join the Nightlife event in Central Texas! And this time, we've added an exclusive, 1-day acoustic training opportunity to manually identify bat recordings. There is something for everyone – bat enthusiasts, citizen […]
Sprouting Homegrown Opportunities Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Sabinal on September 9th for the Rural Roundup, a traveling community showcase! Click to view or download flyer PDF Want to learn how rural communities can revive local economies and develop new business opportunities? Spend the day in Sabinal exploring ways to engage […]
During the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S., back in 2017, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure, emergency services, lodging and restaurants, and supermarkets. However, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. On […]
The Long Game: Creating lasting conservation in a high growth region. Event Details: Tuesday, September 12th 6-7:30pm McKenna Center Speaker: Katherine Romans Executive Director, Hill Country Alliance Program Description: Description: It is no secret that Comal County and the Hill Country face enormous challenges. Deep drought, booming population growth, catastrophic flood, and limited planning tools all […]
On Thursday, October 12th, the Hill Country Alliance will convene grassroots water advocates from across the region for a day of strategizing, learning, and networking. This event will take place in Government Canyon State Natural Area, a 12,000+ acre nature preserve on the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone that protects the City of San Antonio’s water […]
The Small Acreage – Big Opportunity (SABO) program is a joint effort of Texas Wildlife Association and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Landowners who steward small properties face unique management challenges. Most information currently available to landowners focuses on management of large properties. Statewide, small properties are increasing, but the owners of these properties may have difficulty scaling […]
Sept. 26-27 in San Antonio water professionals and practitioners are invited to attend the 2023 American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) Annual Conference and Expo, co-hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI). The theme of the conference is “Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities in Water Management,” and it will be held in conjunction with […]
During the last total solar eclipse event in the U.S., back in 2017, many rural communities in its path were overwhelmed by the crowds and the challenges they created for local infrastructure, emergency services, lodging and restaurants, and supermarkets. However, the communities that fared the best were those that started preparing years in advance. On […]
The Hill Country Leadership Summit is the Hill Country Alliance’s premiere annual gathering, and provides an opportunity for learning, networking, and being inspired among our region’s top community leaders, conservation practitioners, and natural resource managers. The 2023 Leadership Summit will be held online and in-person in an open-air setting on September 28 from 8 AM […]
