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Thursday, May 23, 2013
In the Flow Vol: 1 Issue: 5:
Tell the Governor: Sign SB 198
 Governor Perry - Sign SB 198!Join the thousands of Texans, and many of your neighbors, who want to give homeowners the chance to save water and money! Send a message to the Governor and ask him to sign SB 198 today!The Texas Legislature passed SB 198, a landmark bill called for by Clean Water Action that would remove the ability of homeowner associations in Texas to ban drought-resistant landscaping, or xeriscaping. Many or most of Texas' HOAs – estimated to number around 25,000 -- have rules in place that require turf grass in all or most of homeowner's front yard. SB 198 is a compromise that will still allow HOAs to give prior approval to, and lay down guidelines for, revisions to a homeowner's front yard, as long as they do not unreasonably restrict or ban xeriscaping. Now we only need Governor Rick Perry to sign the bill so that thousands of Texans can save water – and money – on their own property if they choose to do so. Send a message to the Governor today! You can also call him and double your impact - (512) 463-2000 For clean water, David Foster, State Director |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Register now for Groundwater to the Gulf: A summer institute for Central Texas Educators!
Register now for Groundwater to the
Gulf: A summer institute for Central Texas Educators!
Every year, water experts
from over 13 agencies in Central Texas combine forces to take 50 teachers to
the aquatic hotspots in and around Austin. We go caving, canoeing, hiking, and splash in streams--all in the
name of science. It is the most fun, free way to earn 22 continuing
education credits.
Sign-up is limited to 50 teachers...
and there are about 8 slots left. It's free, but you have to mail
in a $50 check--which we give back once you complete the training. Join
us! More info below!
Register by May 31 to reserve your
place and freebies (lunches,
t-shirt, coffee cup, water bottle, arctic bandana, teaching materials, etc.)
Register here: www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/GroundwatertoGulf
Robin Havens Gary
Senior Public Information
and Education Coordinator
Barton Springs/Edwards
Aquifer Conservation District
1124 Regal Row
Austin, TX 78748
512-282-8441 phone
512-282-7016 fax
Neighbor to Neighbor News - Hill Country Alliance
Neighbor
to Neighbor News
May 20, 2013
May 20, 2013
Hill Country News
Save
Bracken Cave Reserve
What happens when you put 10,000 people next to more than ten million bats (and sensitive Edwards Aquifer recharge land)? Bat Conservation International (BCI), GEAA and others are urging participation this Wednesday, May 22nd in San Antonio. Learn more from BCI. You can also find extensive information about this issue from GEAA including how to contact your elected officials. We simply cannot afford to continue to make these kinds of mistakes in the Hill Country.
A water generation gap portends confrontation between Texas’ past, future
“If people understand how rich this state is in springs, and how those springs provide most of the flow for many of our rivers, then maybe they’ll pay more attention to how they’re depleting them...” Sharlene Leurig, Andy Sansom and David Langford, all friends of HCA’s, share stories in this thoughtful article about Hill Country water resources. A must read from Texas Climate News.
2013 Scholarship Contest Winners Announced
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has announced the winners of the Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship College Scholarship Essay Contest and its Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship program. Read More
What happens when you put 10,000 people next to more than ten million bats (and sensitive Edwards Aquifer recharge land)? Bat Conservation International (BCI), GEAA and others are urging participation this Wednesday, May 22nd in San Antonio. Learn more from BCI. You can also find extensive information about this issue from GEAA including how to contact your elected officials. We simply cannot afford to continue to make these kinds of mistakes in the Hill Country.
A water generation gap portends confrontation between Texas’ past, future
“If people understand how rich this state is in springs, and how those springs provide most of the flow for many of our rivers, then maybe they’ll pay more attention to how they’re depleting them...” Sharlene Leurig, Andy Sansom and David Langford, all friends of HCA’s, share stories in this thoughtful article about Hill Country water resources. A must read from Texas Climate News.
2013 Scholarship Contest Winners Announced
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has announced the winners of the Kent S. Butler Memorial Groundwater Stewardship College Scholarship Essay Contest and its Aquatic Science Adventure Camp Scholarship program. Read More
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Hill Country Headlines
Cibolo
Nature Center & Farm announces 2013 Stewardship Award winners
National Trails Day to be Celebrated on June 1
Trifecta of drought, late freeze, hail decimate Hill Country peach crop
Local Parks Matter!
Needmore Ranch MUD Approved with Amendments
Central Texas Water Fight Could Have Statewide Implications
National Trails Day to be Celebrated on June 1
Trifecta of drought, late freeze, hail decimate Hill Country peach crop
Local Parks Matter!
Needmore Ranch MUD Approved with Amendments
Central Texas Water Fight Could Have Statewide Implications
We'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the amazing
volunteers that donate their time and effort to further HCA's mission.
Thank you for being a part of the HCA family.
If you'd like to receive updates on future volunteer opportunities or
would like to join one of our issue teams email us at info@hillcountryalliance.org.
May
May 22 in San Antonio - Join GEAA at City Hall in San Antonio on May 22nd - GEAA invites you to engage the Mayor and City Council of San Antonio in a dialogue about development on the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, and whether or not to expand SAWS service into Comal County - Details
May 22 in San Antonio - Join GEAA at City Hall in San Antonio on May 22nd - GEAA invites you to engage the Mayor and City Council of San Antonio in a dialogue about development on the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, and whether or not to expand SAWS service into Comal County - Details
May 22 in Fredericksburg - Texas Watershed Steward Workshop on water
quality and availability issues related to the Pedernales River - Details
May 23 in Austin - Westcave Preserve presents: “Welcome to the Wild Country,” an introduction to the unique assemblage of wildlife and plants of the Texas Hill Country - Details
May 23 in Austin - Westcave Preserve presents: “Welcome to the Wild Country,” an introduction to the unique assemblage of wildlife and plants of the Texas Hill Country - Details
May 28 in San Antonio - Native Plant Society of Texas, San Antonio
meeting - Topic: Gardening for butterflies using native and adapted plants -
Free and open to the public - Details
May 29 in
Wimberley - Screening of the new film by Robert Redford, "Watershed"
- Details
May 30
near Hunt - Range and Wildlife Management Field Day - For landowners, land
managers and brush control contractors operating in possible endangered species
habitats - Details
JuneJune 1 in Junction - "Well Trained" - A one day training for people who rely on household wells - Details
June 7 in Hunt - Streamside Landowner Workshop: Understanding Riparian Areas - Details
June 18 in San Antonio - Sierra Club meeting, "The Battle for the Warbler" - Details
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