A new study from the World Wildlife Federation suggests we are ingesting an average of 5 grams of plastic every week. The plastic we are ingesting is from particles smaller than five millimeters. These “microplastics” are making their way into our food, drinking water and even the air. A study by the University of Newcastle, in Australia … Continue reading Microplastics are making their way into our food, water, air and bodies!

The article below by Elena Tucker was published by The Boerne Star on Friday, May 24, 2019 On May 22, HB 1806 was voted through by the Texas Senate, clearing the way for the San Antonio Water System to sell 1,500 acre feet of water across county lines from Bexar into Kendall. Despite vigorous and organized opposition … Continue reading Tell Governor Abbott to Veto HB 1806 Which Goes Against The Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Long Term Goals

Cities across Texas are dumping wastewater in our rivers and the effects are obvious. In 2018, the City of Blanco requested a permit from TCEQ to discharge 1.6 million gallons of treated wastewater daily into the Blanco River. If approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this would be a 7 fold increase … Continue reading Wastewater Woes

A disturbing report published by the Texas Tribune on April 17 demonstrates the colossal effect that one’s actions and negligence can have on their neighbors downstream, and highlights the absolute necessity to be hyper vigilant about what we introduce to our waterways. The Tribune’s article details the upsetting story of a family who lives on … Continue reading Skull Creek Disaster Exposes Inadequate Regard for Texas Water

Hays County will be continuing countywide feral hog management efforts in 2019 after receiving a $13,100 grant from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wildlife Services. The Hays County program will include a feral hog workshop and three webinars, aerial control services, a damage assessment and free trapping equipment for a limited number of local participants. … Continue reading Feral Hog Management Program to Continue in Hays County