Did you know that 1 out of every 4 birds migrating through the U.S. in fall passes through Texas? Because most migratory birds fly at night, bright lights of commercial and residential buildings attract and disorient birds, causing collisions and leaving birds vulnerable to threats on the ground. Here’s how you can help: turn out … Continue reading Lights Out, Texas (Critical Fall Migration Period)
As part of the Deep in the Karst of Texas education initiative, WVWA and TESPA hosted a lunchtime webinar on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Presenters discussed the International Year of Caves and Karst, Texas karst and conservation initiatives, and recent well visits. From global to local, this discussion is insightful and entertaining. We hope you … Continue reading Diving Deep into Karst webinar
The Hill Country Alliance's annual Leadership Summit will be held outdoors at Jester King Brewery and livestreamed online, Thursday, September 30. Topics span from Hill Country Conservation Network metrics, dark skies, cedar, One Water, and much more! The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association staff will participate in the One Water panel and reinforce the need for … Continue reading Leadership Summit – A Hill Country Conservation Reunion (HCA)
Bring your unused or expired medication for safe disposal through the Drug Take Back program--right here in Wimberley! Thanks to Keep Wimberley Beautiful, the City of Wimberley, and Hays County for hosting the event at the Wimberley Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 20 between 10am and 2pm. Safe disposal of medicines helps keep these emerging … Continue reading Drug Take Back
No water to drink, or wash your hands with. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or do laundry. Hospitals would close without water. Firefighters couldn't put out fires and farmers couldn't water their crops. Disease would spread. This year, we want to help you learn more about where your water comes from and where … Continue reading Imagine a Day Without Water