Sweet read from The Nature Conservancy on El Rancho Cima and conservation in Hays County! #txconservation nature.org/en-us/about-us…

"The plant would dump an average of 1 million gallons per day — and as much as 4 million gallons daily — of treated effluent into Helotes Creek." #satx #txwater #wastewater sanantonioreport.org/city-greater-e…

#DYK birds primarily use the stars at night to guide their path? #Lightpollution can disorient them & studies have estimated that anywhere from 100 million to a billion bird deaths in the US per year are due to light pollution. tx.audubon.org/urbanconservat…

#ICYMI Last month, we got some AWESOME news for #HillCountry #nightskies! "DarkSky International International officially certified Shield Ranch Barton Creek as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP)." shieldranch.com/urban-night-sk…

#OurTXHillCountry Texas boasts an iconic, beautiful landscape and is home to some amazing natural wonders. But did you know that these #naturalresources also serve as #infrastructure - providing economic, social, and health benefits? ourtxhillcountry.org

“'One of the greatest successes of this first cycle of regional and state flood planning is that we now have some level of flood hazard information for the entire state,' TWDB Board Member L’Oreal Stepney said." ksat.com/news/local/202…

While this is outside of the Hill Country, the implications certainly are not! "Clyde’s financial challenges are a stark reminder that the $4 trillion municipal bond market isn’t without risk and extreme weather can pose a threat." #txwater dallasnews.com/business/econo…

"Stephanie McDonald, who bought her home in Kyle in 2015, worries about its foundation because the soil underneath can dry up and sink during drought if it isn't watered." #txwater msn.com/en-us/news/us/…

Cool job alert! The Texas Conservation Alliance has been a longtime friend and partner to HCA – and they’re looking for their next leader! myemail-api.constantcontact.com/Executive-Dire…

"McCormick emphasized that a ranch’s primary value comes from its water sources. Without water, a ranch cannot produce. In Texas, water rights laws—written before the state had 30 million residents—do not account for water preservation." #txwater sanangelolive.com/news/texas/202…

“We try to make it exciting because groundwater is intangible — you cannot see what lies beneath you, and that can be hard to teach,” twri.tamu.edu/publications/t…

HCA Water Program News - August 2024 - mailchi.mp/hillcountryall…

It's official - we are SOLD OUT for in-person attendance at the #HCASummit24! Thankfully, our #virtual options are a great way to join the Leadership Summit fun from the comfort of your home - wherever you are. Register now at bit.ly/Summit24Regist…

Check out this video from HCA's Land Program & Texas Parks and Wildlife for landowners interested in improving the health and function of creeks and riversides. Often, less is more and simply letting #riparian plants grow can lead to a TON of benefits! youtu.be/suwmZJdYwxk?fe…

"The court voted unanimously at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, to sign an HCA-written letter urging the Texas Legislature to amend House Bill 3697 when it meets in 2025 and restore regulatory powers to county governments that it removed." dailytrib.com/2024/08/28/bur…

It's our birthday! 🥳 On 9/04/2004, neighbors gathered together, concerned about rapid development in their corner of #TravisCounty. 20 years later, our alliance covers 17-counties, providing resources and support to neighbors, local leaders, & partners. mailchi.mp/hillcountryall…

Fun opportunity to get outside with TexasLandConservancy on a beautiful piece of protected land in #Wimberley this October! Tickets are limited - check 'em out here: texaslandconservancy.org/events/fall-hi…

"Last month the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) agreed on a shortlist of 66 projects in smaller, more rural systems that could get the initial awards for projects aimed at shoring up water conservation and cutting down water loss." #txwater kxan.com/news/texas/sho…

There's a new Texas Runs on Water ART CONTEST! #Blanco County residents are invited to submit artwork celebrating the area's connection to #water. The grand prize winner will win a $2,000 cash prize AND have art featured on #BlancoCountyRunsonWater posters! bccitx.org/waterartcontest

#ICYMI here's a great read from HCA's own Land Program Director, Daniel Oppenheimer featuring local landowners, Steve Nelle, and the importance of slow stewardship and "tinkering" to restore a landscape. rockandvinemag.com/2024/07/stewar…