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
Daily Times — Riparian Restoration Workshops
Free Riparian Restoration Workshops to Support Flood-Affected Landowners | Daily Times Landowners affected by the July 2025 floods had an opportunity to learn practical ways to restore and care for their streamside areas through free Riparian Restoration...
Texas Public Radio — October Night Sky Month
October Is Hill Country Night Sky Month | Texas Public Radio October is Hill Country Night Sky Month, an opportunity to celebrate the region's starry skies and take action to protect them. Outdoor lighting choices can make a meaningful difference. Hill Country...
KXAN — Night Sky Preservation Fund
HCA's Night Sky Preservation Fund Supports Dark Sky Projects | KXAN Hill Country Alliance's Night Sky Preservation Fund supports local efforts to reduce light pollution and protect the Hill Country's starry skies. As highlighted by KXAN, the fund offers financial...
Community Impact — HCA Celebrates 20 Years
Hill Country Alliance Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation | Community Impact Hill Country Alliance celebrated 20 years of bringing people together to protect the Texas Hill Country in 2025. Since its founding, HCA has worked to unite a diverse coalition of partners...
Hill Country Dark Sky Conference shines light on night sky preservation
Annual Event Returns to the Region, Uniting Leaders and Advocates to Combat Light Pollution Blanco, Texas – “Our skies are not just a backdrop; they are part of our heritage, our science, and our spirit,” said Mayor Candy Cargill of Blanco, who welcomed participants...
Hill Country Alliance releases 2024 Annual Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, It is with deepest gratitude that I sit down to pen another Annual Report letter from the Hill Country Alliance (HCA). Our efforts to protect and preserve the things that make the Hill Country so special have never felt more urgent....