News & Updates
February 2010 News Archive
February 28, 2010 State aims to make groundwater rules more uniform With just about every drop of river water already spoken for, suppliers, especially in Central Texas, are turning to underground water in counties to the east as the next big source. But they face a...
January 2010 News Archive
January 29, 2010 Texas Water Development Board earns “Atta Boy” Preserve Our Water commends the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for its decision regarding the protest of the Groundwater Management Area 9 Desired Future Condition (DFC) for the Edwards/Trinity...
Garner State Park to Add 177 Acres in Land Purchase
One of Texas’ most beloved outdoor recreation destinations — Garner State Park near Concan — will be adding a 177-acre tract that includes the iconic bluff known as Old Baldy as the result of a land deal struck with a willing, conservation-minded landowner. Read full...
December 2009 News Archive
December 30, 2009 TCEQ public hearing this Thursday, Jan 4th at 7pm – Wastewater discharge into Lake Travis The Protect Lake Travis Association newsletter covers all the details. Concerned landowners, lake business owners and residents should attend and make comments....
2009 County Authority News
December 19, 2009 Travis County commissioners ponder quarry project If recent history is a guide, the Travis County Commissioners will approve plans this week for a quarry just east of Austin that would pull gravel from the ground just a few hundred feet from homes....
2009 Native Landscape News
April 20, 2009 Hill Country Cruising Spring in the Texas Hill Country is the perfect time for motorcycle enthusiasts to take to the open road and enjoy the wilflowers and bluebonnets in full bloom. “Hill Country Cruising”, a website dedicated to motorcycle riding in...
2009 Local/Sustainable Agriculture News
July 24, 2009 Market to menu State agriculture program links farms, farmers markets and restaurants. Read full Austin Business Journal article here. July 11, 2009 Well of Controversy: Water Hogs Threaten Farm Local organic grower Tecolote Farm may be forced out of...
2009 Land Stewardship News
September 17, 2009 Army, warbler making peace The Nature Conservancy and Fort Sam Houston were poised to announce today a five-year agreement to bolster Camp Bullis by finding and purchasing land to set aside as habitat for an endangered songbird. Read full SA Express...
2009 Habitat Conservation News
November 12, 2009 Public Hearing for Hays County RHCP Hays County will conduct a public hearing to discuss the County's application for a Endangered Species Act incidental take permit and possible adoption of the RHCP and related items. The hearing will include an...