Hill Country News
With Prop 6 Funded,
Water Plans Remain Uncertain
Perhaps the biggest elephant in the room when it comes to the state water plan is groundwater regulation. Almost every region in Texas plans to look below the surface for more water supplies. But many water suppliers, including those that serve Austin and San Antonio, are battling for the right to pump groundwater outside their own jurisdiction. Read more from the Texas Tribune.
Texas voters approve $172 million in parks and recreation
“Parks and recreation won big on the ballot this week,” said Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger. “At a time when many parks are suffering and natural areas are quickly being eaten up by sprawl, millions of Texans put their money where their mouth is and made a big investment in green spaces, water quality, ball fields, bike trails and in our overall quality of life.” Read the full story.
Another 1600 homes proposed along Hamilton Pool Road
The case for County Authority is made once again on the edge of Austin and Bee Cave. With little county power to deal with intensity and location of development, planning can be left to the utility. More than a hundred residents showed up at City Hall to express concerns about water, traffic and quality of life issues. Learn More
Perhaps the biggest elephant in the room when it comes to the state water plan is groundwater regulation. Almost every region in Texas plans to look below the surface for more water supplies. But many water suppliers, including those that serve Austin and San Antonio, are battling for the right to pump groundwater outside their own jurisdiction. Read more from the Texas Tribune.
Texas voters approve $172 million in parks and recreation
“Parks and recreation won big on the ballot this week,” said Environment Texas Director Luke Metzger. “At a time when many parks are suffering and natural areas are quickly being eaten up by sprawl, millions of Texans put their money where their mouth is and made a big investment in green spaces, water quality, ball fields, bike trails and in our overall quality of life.” Read the full story.
Another 1600 homes proposed along Hamilton Pool Road
The case for County Authority is made once again on the edge of Austin and Bee Cave. With little county power to deal with intensity and location of development, planning can be left to the utility. More than a hundred residents showed up at City Hall to express concerns about water, traffic and quality of life issues. Learn More
More Hill Country Headlines
National Association of Realtors
survey says smart growth communities are preferred
Texas Water Journal Forum: Water, Politics & Drought
Guadalupe included in report about rivers threatened by water supply projects
Why a million gallons of water? Rollingwood well could affect locals
Sustainability focus of Rainwater Revival
In Drought, Abbott Keeps Lawn Green by Drilling
18-acre ballpark in Hill Country has neighbors upset
Proposition 6 Passes – What is Next
Scenic Texas Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors
How Prop 6 Passed, and What’s Up Next for Water Projects in Texas
Texas Water Journal Forum: Water, Politics & Drought
Guadalupe included in report about rivers threatened by water supply projects
Why a million gallons of water? Rollingwood well could affect locals
Sustainability focus of Rainwater Revival
In Drought, Abbott Keeps Lawn Green by Drilling
18-acre ballpark in Hill Country has neighbors upset
Proposition 6 Passes – What is Next
Scenic Texas Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors
How Prop 6 Passed, and What’s Up Next for Water Projects in Texas
Be aware,
Thanksgiving is November 28th
Please accept our
most sincere apology for the error in our 2013 calendar.
Upcoming Events
November 15 in San
Antonio - EAA Lecture Series: Karst Geomorphology with Special Focus on Dinaric
Karst - Details
November 16 in San Antonio - Green Spaces Alliance Workshop: Design and Maintenance-Permaculture Style - Details
November 16 in San Antonio - Green Spaces Alliance Workshop: Design and Maintenance-Permaculture Style - Details
November 19 in San
Antonio - Alamo Sierra Club meeting - The City's Goals: The New Comprehensive
Plan - Details
November 21 in Austin - Texas Water Journal Forum: Water, Politics & Drought - Details
November 21 in Austin - Water Conference at the Capitol w/Texas Green Network: Proposition 6 Passes – What is Next? - Details
November 21 in Austin - Texas Water Journal Forum: Water, Politics & Drought - Details
November 21 in Austin - Water Conference at the Capitol w/Texas Green Network: Proposition 6 Passes – What is Next? - Details
November 23 in
Spicewood - Town Hall Water Meeting presented by Central Texas Water Coalition
- Details
December
December 6 in Uvalde - Star Party at Fort Inge - Details
December 11 in Bee Cave – Save the Date, City Dark screening and Night Sky presentation at City Hall in Bee Cave - More info to come
December 12 in Mason - City Dark screening and Night Sky presentation at the Odeon in Mason - Details
December 16-18 in San Antonio - Clean Air through Energy Efficiency Conference and Business Expo - Details
December 6 in Uvalde - Star Party at Fort Inge - Details
December 11 in Bee Cave – Save the Date, City Dark screening and Night Sky presentation at City Hall in Bee Cave - More info to come
December 12 in Mason - City Dark screening and Night Sky presentation at the Odeon in Mason - Details
December 16-18 in San Antonio - Clean Air through Energy Efficiency Conference and Business Expo - Details
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