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
Zero Runoff Should Be Our Goal
“Water is a precious resource and yet we allow it to flow away. In fact, in many cases we actually encourage it to go down the drain! We have done an amazing job of drilling, piping, and moving water to accommodate our desired lifestyle.” Read more from these...
What we can learn from Foodies
“The sustainable food movement contains lessons that could apply to many other social movements.” This story featured in Next City is titled “What Urbanists Can Learn From Foodies” but anyone with an eye on shifting our culture to more healthy practices for the...
Green Spaces Alliance Hires New Executive Director
Gail Gallegos has been selected as the next Executive Director of Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas. With thirteen years of experience in the Natural Areas division of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department, Gail has overseen the design, development and...
Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Named International Dark Sky Community
In recognition of its exemplary efforts to preserve its naturally dark nighttime conditions, the International Dark-Sky Association announced today that it has designated the City of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, as an International Dark Sky Community. The city is only the...
San Antonio City Council Approves New Water Rate Structure
City Council has unanimously approved increased water rates and rate structure, a strong display of confidence in the water utility’s ongoing efforts to diversify the city’s water supply and to encourage greater water conservation. The recent vote follows two years of...
SWIFT round two application period to open on Dec. 1
The Texas Water Development Board will open the application period for the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) financial assistance program on December 1, 2015. This will be the second round of financial assistance made available through the SWIFT...