Our Work
Land
HCA’s Land Program seeks to increase private land stewardship and permanent land conservation across the Hill Country, and works with regional land trusts to educate owners about conservation easements, track conservation metrics, and consider conservation priorities.
Water
HCA’s Water Program assists grassroots groups that champion water stewardship in their communities, advocates for policies that protect groundwater and surface water, and promotes resilient water supplies through the advancement of One Water projects.
Night Sky
HCA’s Night Skies Program helps Hill Country counties and cities minimize the impacts of light pollution through education and outreach, the establishment of outdoor lighting policies, and the recognition and celebration of certified Dark Sky Places in our region.
Communities
HCA’s Communities Program builds connections across county lines, supporting rural leaders in protecting the unique character of their communities while promoting innovative approaches to building healthy, vibrant communities throughout the Texas Hill Country.
The Latest
San Antonio Express-News — Grants for Guadalupe River Recovery
$1.51 Million Awarded to HCA for Guadalupe River Recovery | San Antonio Express-News Long-term recovery along the Guadalupe River is a collaborative effort, supported by significant investment in the region's future. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country...
Texas Monthly — Planting Trees Along the Guadalupe River
Restoring the Guadalupe River Through Tree Planting | Texas Monthly Restoring the Guadalupe River takes time, collaboration, and care. In a feature from Texas Monthly, the publication highlights the work involved in replanting trees along the Guadalupe River following...
Kerr County Lead — Flood Recovery Seed Giveaway
HCA Distributes Flood Recovery Seeds to Hill Country Landowners | Kerr County Lead Native grasses and wildflowers can play an important role in restoring land damaged by flooding. Hill Country Alliance partnered with the Kerr EDC Long Term Recovery River Working...
San Antonio Express-News — Workshops in Kerr County After the Floods
HCA Workshops Support Guadalupe River Recovery | San Antonio Express-News Following the devastating July 2025 floods along the Guadalupe River, natural recovery and community leadership have been essential to the region's path forward. In November 2025, Hill Country...
The Boerne Star — County-to-County Workshops
County-to-County Workshop Connects Hill Country Leaders | The Boerne Star Strong regional relationships help Hill Country communities navigate shared challenges and advocate for their priorities. The Boerne Star highlighted HCA's November 2025 County-to-County...
The Daily Yonder — Billions Approved for Texas’s Water Future
Texas Voters Approve Long-Term Investment in Water Infrastructure | The Daily Yonder Texas took a significant step toward securing its water future in November 2025, when voters approved a constitutional amendment dedicating $1 billion per year for the next 20 years...