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SUMMARY:Online - What Clues for Prevention are in Local Litter?
DESCRIPTION: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 is used by scientists for research. We’ll talk about results from our first two years of surveys and show how data from STOP can provide detailed information on where (and what!) litter is a problem. This program is a nice addition to existing environmental education efforts! \nWorkshop is offered twice on February 1st\, 2:00 and 7:00 Central \nA zoom link for the webinar will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. If you have not seen an email come through please check your spam folder. \nThis webinar will be recorded and a recording will be sent out to registrants several days later and posted onto our YouTube. \nClick here to learn more and register for this FREE webinar
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-what-clues-for-prevention-are-in-local-litter/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Webinar: Navigating the TCEQ Wastewater Permitting Process
DESCRIPTION: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 public participation process for new and amended permit applications\, but that process can be confusing and difficult to navigate. \nOn February 1st at 12PM CST\, attorney Lauren Ice will join us for an interactive conversation on how to navigate the TCEQ wastewater permitting process\, from accessing the permit application materials to requesting a public meeting and contested case hearing. We’ll hear about her experience representing clients who have contested permits\, both successfully and unsuccessfully\, and leave time for Q&A. Whether you’re following a specific wastewater permit\, or simply curious to learn about the process\, we hope you’ll join us! \nRegister at https://bit.ly/TCEQWebinar23
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-webinar-navigating-the-tceq-wastewater-permitting-process/
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CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230201T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230201T153000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Seguin – Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe appreciate your participation and look forward to continuing to work with our stakeholders. \n– Region 11 Guadalupe RFPG \nThere will be a meeting of the Guadalupe RFPG on February 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. \nClick here for updated information from the Guadalupe River Flood Planning Group. \nLearn More:\nSenate Bill 8\, 86th Texas Legislature\, created a state flood planning process for Texas\, through which TWDB will be administering state and regional flood plans. TWDB designated 15 planning area regions\, including the Guadalupe River Basin (Region 11). The first regional flood plans are due in January 2023\, which will culminate in the first statewide flood plan due September 1\, 2024. \nRegion 11 Counties\nThe Guadalupe RFPG consists of portions of Bandera\, Bastrop\, Blanco\, Caldwell\, Calhoun\, Comal\, DeWitt\, Fayette\, Gillespie\, Goliad\, Gonzales\, Guadalupe\, Hays\, Karnes\, Kendall\, Kerr\, Lavaca\, Real\, Refugio\, Travis\, Victoria and Wilson counties lying within the Guadalupe River Basin.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/seguin-region-11-guadalupe-flood-planning-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority River Annex\, 905 Nolan St.\, Seguin\, TX\, 78155\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230201T150000
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SUMMARY:Online - Moving the Needle Forward
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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 Wildlife Conservation: Black History Month Edition. He will discuss what it will take to keep moving the needle forward to further increase representation in conservation spaces. He will be joined by the moderator\, Wildlife Conservation Interpreter at the Dallas Zoo\, and Herpetology enthusiast\, David Smallwood. \nLearn more and register here. 
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-moving-the-needle-forward/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Defenders of Wildlife":MAILTO:arodriguez@defenders.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230204T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191120
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SUMMARY:Junction - Rural Roundup: Inspiring Local Education
DESCRIPTION:Join HCA and the H. E. Butt Foundation in Junction on February 4th for the Rural Roundup\, a traveling community showcase! \nClick here to view and download a PDF flyer. \nInterested 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 across the region. \nIn the first half of the day\, we will explore several different local spots that serve as great community resources. After lunch\, we will dive deeper by exploring themes rather than places\, connecting participants with opportunities both in Junction and beyond. \nFrom modernizing the local library to improving teacher retention to creating safe spaces for youth – come get inspired as we learn what works\, what doesn’t\, and what you can bring back to your own community! \nRegister at https://bit.ly/JunctionRoundup \nClick here to learn more and RSVP for this FREE event – lunch and swag bags included for all attendees. RSVPs due by 1/30/23.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/junction-rural-roundup-inspiring-local-education/
LOCATION:Kimble County Historical Museum\, 130 Hospital Drive\, Junction\, TX\, 76849\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230211
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SUMMARY:San Marcos - 2023 Urban Riparian Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDr. Ryan S. King – Baylor University Dept. of Biology & Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research\nAmy Belaire\, Texas Science & Strategy Program Advisor for The Nature Conservancy\nKatherine Romans\, Executive Director of the Hill Country Alliance\n\n\n\nClick here to view event agenda. \nRegistration fees are for the 3-day conference program Wednesday thru Friday\, including 1 lunch Thursday afternoon\, 1 reception Thursday evening\, and refreshments during multiple breaks. \n\nRegular registration (until January 6): $200\nLate registration (January 7 – February 3): $225\n\nCancellations notified to Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu before 5pm on January 6\, 2022 will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after this date will not receive a refund. Registration substitutions will be accepted until the start of the conference. \nRegistration Questions should be directed to Alexander Neal by email Alexander.Neal@ag.tamu.edu or call 979.314.2351. \nClick here to learn more and register!
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-2023-urban-riparian-symposium/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites and San Marcos Convention Center\, 1001 E McCarty Ln\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Barriers to Bridges: Wildlife BioDIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin 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 Diversity in Wildlife Conservation: Black History Month Edition. She will discuss her current research project which aims to focus on the cultural connections with the land\, the environment\, and conservation as a whole\, specific to Texas. She will be joined by the moderator\, Wildlife Conservation Interpreter at the Dallas Zoo\, and Herpetology enthusiast\, David Smallwood. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-barriers-to-bridges-wildlife-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Defenders of Wildlife":MAILTO:arodriguez@defenders.org
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SUMMARY:Austin - Moving with Mindfulness Family Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-moving-with-mindfulness-family-day/
LOCATION:Campsite at Shield Ranch\, 10417 Crumley Ranch Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78620\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shield Ranch":MAILTO:michellebryant@shieldranch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T153000
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SUMMARY:San Antonio - 2023 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium - From Dust to Deluge: Managing Water in Changing Conditions
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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. \nPlus\, stay a day longer for a BONUS event: join San Antonio Water System (SAWS) on Feb 23 for The Rain to Drain Experience\, a fully immersive expedition to learn about the source of San Antonio drinking water and where it goes\, well\, “after the flush.” \nClick here to register\nDownload the Full Agenda \nProgram Theme: From Dust to Deluge: Managing Water in Changing Conditions \nProgram Highlights: \nPlanning for and Responding to Drought: Conservation Strategies\, Forecasts\, and Trends \n\nLong range drought/surface water supply forecast\, Bob Rose\, LCRA\n\n\nGPCD trends drought vs non-drought periods\, Karen Guz\, SAWS\n\n\nNew Braunfels Drought Mitigation Strategies: Summer 2022\, Andrew Cummings\, New Braunfels Utilities\n\nWater Loss in Texas: How much water is being lost and how communities are approaching solutions \n\nHidden Reservoirs: Quantifying Water Loss in Texas\, Alan Wyatt\, Independent Consultant\n\n\nSAWS water loss data analysis case study\, Patrick Shriver\, SAWS\n\nAMI implementation and data analysis: Leveraging your AMI data whether your program has just started or is well established programs with mountains of information. \n\nUnique ways to use AMI data\, Christopher Tull\, California Data Collaborative\n\n\nAMI data use in ATX\, Jonathan Orenstein\, City of Austin\n\n\nAMI integration and customer outreach\, Brandon Pritchett\, City of Pflugerville\n\nTexas Runs on Water – Building Water Knowledge \nDeep in the Heart: Communicating Water Conservation through Film \nClick here to learn more and register.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-antonio-2023-central-texas-water-conservation-symposium/
LOCATION:San Antonio Botanical Garden\, 555 Funston Place\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Online - Sending the Elevator Back Down When Shattering Green Ceilings
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin speakers Leandra Taylor\, Outreach Coordinator for the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards and Leader for Outdoor Afro\, and Danae Jackson\, Senior Zoologist at the Dallas Zoo as they have a panel discussion at the web series A Conversation on Diversity in Wildlife Conservation: Black History Month Edition. Leading the discussion will be the moderator\, Wildlife Conservation Interpreter at the Dallas Zoo\, and Herpetology enthusiast\, David Smallwood. They will hold a conversation on the importance of building professional networks and sending the elevator back down when shattering green ceilings. \nClick here to learn more and register for this free event.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/online-sending-the-elevator-back-down-when-shattering-green-ceilings/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:General Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Defenders of Wildlife":MAILTO:arodriguez@defenders.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T193000
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SUMMARY:Kerrville - TexS Talk & Texas Water Symposium: Drought Impacts to the Hill Country
DESCRIPTION: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 to preserve the water we’ve got? \nJoin us for an evening of expert panel discussion with an opportunity for audience Q&A at the end. \nIn partnership with Texas Water Symposium\, this event will be recorded and aired on Texas Public Radio. \nClick here to view and share a PDF flyer.
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/kerrville-texs-talk-texas-water-symposium-drought-impacts-to-the-hill-country/
LOCATION:Schreiner University: Cailloux Campus Activity Center Ballroom\, 15 Acorn Loop\, Kerrville\, TX\, 78028\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230227T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230227T190000
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SUMMARY:Austin - Texas Water Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn more from Texas Water Foundation here
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/austin-texas-water-day-at-the-capitol-2/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol\, 1100 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T200000
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg - Native Plants and Geography of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Fredericksburg Chapter\, Native Plant Society of Texas holds its monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month at St. Joseph’s Halle (212 W. San Antonio St.\, Fredericksburg). There is a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. \nMore information can be found online at https://npsot.org/wp/fredericksburg/ and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fbgtxnpsot).
URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/fredericksburg-native-plants-and-geography-of-enchanted-rock-state-natural-area/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Halle\, 212 W. San Antonio St.\, FREDERICKSBURG\, TX\, 78624\, United States
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