News & Updates
Learn about the Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan (SEP HCP)
Bandera Meeting of the Ranchers and Landowners Association Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 at 7:00 pm Mansfield Park Recreation Center in Bandera The Ranchers and Landowner Association of Texas are inviting their membership and all area landowners to a very special and...
A Habitat Conservation Plan for the Southern Edwards Plateau: Opportunity or Liability
by Milan J. Michalec Bexar County and the City of San Antonio are working on a regional planning effort to balance the conservation needs of rare plants and animals with the demand for economic growth and development. This program is known as the Southern Edwards...
Rock Crushing Operation Planned for Blanco County- Public Encouraged to Comment by April 17
This Friday, April 17th will be the final day for the public to make comments regarding a sand and gravel operation currently seeking a permit to operate along the banks of the Pedernales River. The facility would be permitted to produce more than 500,000 tons of...
Implementing the Cypress Creek Watershed Protection Plan
April 15, 2015 Meadows Center for the Environment The Cypress Creek Watershed Protection Plan has been accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and is currently available for public review and comment...
Researchers, Water Providers Launch Conservation Effort
With a third of Texans still facing drought conditions, a coalition of Texas universities and water providers has launched an $8 million effort to curb water use in cities. Read more from the Texas Tribune. Are you curious about municipal water use in the Hill...
Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Program Public Meeting
A public meeting and Workshop of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Stakeholder and Science Committees will be held on April 22, 2015 8:30 am – 5 pm. This Workshop in an opportunity to learn about and discuss the...
Bandera County water education opportunities
The Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District has announced a series of educational programs for 2015. Mark your calendar for these wonderful opportunities to learn about Rainwater Harvesting, Riparian Health, Native Vegetation and more. Details
AgriLife Landowner’s Management Workshop, April 20 in San Antonio
Download Flyer A Landowner’s Management Workshop will be held from 5:30-8:45 p.m. April 20 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Bexar County, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, in San Antonio. “This workshop is intended to provide landowners helpful...
Funds for school rainwater projects
Now is the time for your school to apply for a grant through HCA's Rainwater Revival School Grant Program. The program is in its 5th year and has awarded grants to 14 Hill Country Schools for rainwater harvesting projects and water conservation education. The...