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Video spotlight on this panel discussion on drought and innovations for a better water future from the 2023 Hill Country Leadership Summit. While this recording is from fall 2023, we are actually *still* in the same drought! Droughts bring a myriad of extreme challenges to our region—from declining spring flows and low lake levels, to reports of dry wells and stressed community water supplies—but they can also be the catalyst for innovations that move us towards a more sustainable water future. Watch and learn from local leaders and elected officials on the opportunities to shore up our water supplies and protect our water resources for future generations. Panel features Representative Tracy O. King – District 80, Hays County Commissioner Lon Shell, Dave Mauk – Bandera County River Authority & Groundwater District, Sharlene Leurig – Texas Water Trade, and Marisa Bruno – Hill Country Alliance. https://lnkd.in/dUuhxENN #txwater #drought #waterplanning #texaswater #waterconservation

“Any groundwater contamination is a cause for concern,” said Adam Foster, the director of the Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD). “It needs to be reported properly and addressed.” #txwater https://lnkd.in/g8yq3sKc

Less than 24 hours left to support the Hill Country Alliance with an end-of-year donation! With more work to do moving forward, your donations are critical for conservation in our beloved Hill Country. ❤️ Support HCA's work and make a year-end donation TODAY - before 2025 gets here! https://lnkd.in/g7TU_ZwZ 📸: Joseph Richards #hillcountry #txhillcountry #texashillcountry #txconservation #im4thehillcountry #donate #happyholidays #nonprofit

It's not too late - help us reach our donation match! When you donate to the Hill Country Alliance, we have an incredible opportunity to double your gift right now: two generous donors have pledged to match every dollar raised until December 31st, up to $50,000! We still have under $15,000 to raise to fully realize this match. Donate today and help support our work for the land, water, night skies, and communities of the Texas Hill Country. If you’ve already made a gift to HCA this year, thank you so much for your support! https://lnkd.in/gPTrBM6b #donate #texashillcountry #txconservation #hillcountryalliance

Video spotlight on this recording from the 2023 Hill Country Leadership Summit, featuring Fredericksburg Councilwoman and Hill Country Leadership Institute alum Emily Kirchner! In this short video, the councilwoman shares a story on belonging in the Texas Hill Country and on the impact of individuals in shaping their communities. She also shares her experience as an elected leader in Fredericksburg and in the 2023 Hill Country Leadership Institute - a program of the Hill Country Alliance. The Leadership Institute is HCA's regional leadership program for decision makers and elected leaders throughout the Texas Hill Country and its third class will launch in January 2025. Learn more about the Leadership Institute: https://lnkd.in/g5vRTCqQ https://lnkd.in/gY6hX7rp

"Kerrville residents will have access to on-demand public transit in the new year, thanks to an agreement with a San Antonio-area government agency." https://lnkd.in/gujSvd_i #Kerrville #ruraltexas #txhillcountry

As we celebrate today with our families, we're sharing a few shots from our year-end celebration earlier this month, hosted at the Lake|Flato Architects office in San Antonio. None of our work would be possible without such a dedicated, determined, and downright fun team. Thank you to our board members and staff - both present and past - who have built up this organization and cultivated such a strong alliance working together for the Texas Hill Country. From our HCA family to yours - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and joyful holidays to all🎄🎁 #nosnow #merrychristmas #happyhanukkah #2024 #texas #texashillcountry #txhillcountry #hillcountryalliance

Please note - the Hill Country Alliance office will be closed for the next week! All store orders placed between now and January 2nd will be fulfilled on January 3. We'll be back in the New Year, ready for another busy year working for the Texas Hill Country, but until then safe travels and take care out there! We wish you all special time with loved ones and a happy holiday season. See you in 2025! https://bit.ly/ShopHCA #txhillcountry #shoplocal #2025calendar #texashillcountry

Recent news from the Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape Partnership on the intersection between light pollution, land conservation, and military readiness: “Before 2023, we were operating under the belief that we were losing our dark skies at a rate of 2 percent per year. We now know that here in the Hill Country, and across much of the U.S., that rate is as high as 10 percent,” Davies said. “This trend is a significant issue for military readiness, especially for nighttime training.” - Joint Base San Antonio https://lnkd.in/g_-yttrP #txhillcountry #txconservation #lightpollution #landstewardship

Whether you subscribe to our newsletter, regularly donate to support our work, or just like to keep an eye on things through our social media - thank you for your support of the Hill Country Alliance this year! Our work hit new strides in 2024, with the hire of Grace Gilker as our first ever Communities Program Manager, the completion of our second Hill Country Leadership Institute, the formation of two new Friends of the Night Sky groups, the launch of new tools to train and empower landowners, and the creation of two new #HillCountryRunsonWater projects. We accomplished so much — and none of it would have been possible without you. This time of year is so important to HCA, as we look to reach our fundraising goals and set a strong foundation of support for next year. Together, we can ensure the protection and preservation of the Hill Country for generations to come. Help support this work by making a donation today: https://lnkd.in/g7TU_ZwZ #txhillcountry #donate #hillcountryalliance #happyholidays 📸: Joseph Richards