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CCCA currently is not offering in-person programs or events. We will be participating in community outdoor events that are using CDC Covid protocols and may hold small group and committee meetings where social distancing is possible. (Updated: October 6, 2021)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING THE BIG GIVE 2021
CCCA thanks all of you who participated in the Big Give 2021. Your donation to the Comal Land Conservation Fund helped provide funds for projects dedicated to preserving open space in Comal County. Among the projects eligible for CLCF funds is a landowner’s effort to establish a conservation easement through a contract with a Land Trust entity.
The Fund may also be used for matching funds for grants or loans from state, federal, and private programs designed to help communities protect water resources, wildlife or, as in most cases, both. These and a variety of other options are ways the Fund can help keep land in its natural state.
Again, thank you so much for your help to preserve our land, water, and wildlife in Comal County.
The Fund may also be used for matching funds for grants or loans from state, federal, and private programs designed to help communities protect water resources, wildlife or, as in most cases, both. These and a variety of other options are ways the Fund can help keep land in its natural state.
Again, thank you so much for your help to preserve our land, water, and wildlife in Comal County.
CCCA
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IT'S OUR TURN People have been coming to Comal County for ages, and many who came before us were good stewards of the land. They cared for and protected the land, waterways, and unique natural features. Over time, individual families found ways to ensure that some of these special places could belong to the people. This video recognizes their contributions and highlights the many benefits these special areas have provided us and our families. It’s our turn now, to ensure these and other natural areas are protected for the benefit of future generations. |
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COMAL LAND CONSERVATION FUND To support its mission of preserving land, water, and wildlife in Comal County, CCCA created the Comal Land Conservation Fund (CLCF). Read about this important fund and how your donations to the CLCF can help preserve the beautiful land and precious natural resources of Comal County. Thank you. |
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HELP CCCA WHILE YOU SHOP AT AMAZON.SMILE When you shop on AmazonSmile you can also support our Comal Land Conservation Fund. Learn how you can do that on the Shop AmazonSmile page. |
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CCCA OUTREACH TO OUR COMMUNITY CCCA will have an information table at various events throughout New Braunfels where we will share what's being done for conservation in Comal County, what still needs to be done, and what you can do to help. Please stop by and say "hi." Bring your family, too. Kids are fascinated to learn about the karst rocks and how they serve the Edwards Aquifer. |
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CCCA’s NOVEMBER VIRTUAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM Who: Dr. George Veni, world-famous karst hydrologist, aquifer pioneer, and adventurer. What: "Comal County, Texas: Opportunities & Challenges Within the International Year of Caves & Karst" When: Tuesday, November 9, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Join the Program: Click here For more information, click the title. |
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OCTOBER SPOTLIGHT: AQUIFER CONSERVATION Our Aquifers are assaulted every day by pollution, water pumping, and general disregard. But, all is not lost. Read about the problems and what is being done to save our aquifers. Enjoy Frank Dietz's monthly column. "How Many Straws Will It Take?" is a delightful journey down memory lane learning life lessons and a look at the stability of our aquifers. |
COMAL COUNTY
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NEW BRAUNFELS TAKING AIM AT BOND PACKAGE FOR 2023 ELECTION New Braunfels city leaders continue to prepare for a potential bond election in 2023. During a special called meeting recently, New Braunfels City Council members took the first step toward forming a 2023 bond committee that will be charged with recommending projects to keep pace with the demands of one of the nation’s fastest-growing communities. The $143 million bond program approved by New Braunfels voters in 2019 separated projects into four categories: Proposition 1, transportation and infrastructure; Proposition 2, parks and recreation; Proposition 3, public safety; and Proposition 4, library facilities... . |
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SCIENTISTS SEEK WAYS TO HELP NATURE SAFEGUARD AQUIFER AMID DEVELOPMENT “We’re trying to restore this land to what it might’ve looked like 200 or 300 years ago,” he said, “before any development or settlers, when the system could function on its own without our help.” By protecting the recharge zone and improving the quality and quantity of the water, this region can have fewer drought restrictions, higher spring flows at Comal Springs and San Marcos Springs, and more protection for endangered species — even as development and growth continue. “It’s like building something by 1,000 little steps,” said Roland Ruiz, general manager of the Edwards Aquifer Authority. “It’s not a silver bullet, not something we can do with one fell swoop, but we can start building, and maybe we can do something to preserve this resource.” ... . |
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HEADWATERS HAPPENINGS See what's going on at Headwaters at the Comal. They offer something for everyone, yoga, rain barrel building, field trips, Fall Art Festival, and a Halloween favorite — Spooky Science. |
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KEEP CANYON LAKE BEAUTIFUL Mark your calendars! We will be hosting our Fall Community Cleanup When: Saturday, October 23 |
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THE HERITAGE MUSEUM OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Digging Up Dinosaurs and Fossils! When: October 16, 2021 & November 20, 2021, 9:00 AM — 12:30 PM Where: 4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake |
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FREE RIPARIAN & STREAM PROTECTION WORKSHOP When: November 2, 2021, 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM Where: Landa Haus, 360 Aquatic Cir., New Braunfels, TX 78130 RSVP is required by October 26, 2021 |
TEXAS AND BEYOND
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TEXAN BY NATURE 2021 CONSERVATION SUMMIT The Conservation Summit is a unique annual gathering hosted by Texan by Nature that focuses on bringing conservation and business leaders together for rich, impact-focused dialogue and networking. When: Wednesday, November 3, 2021Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205 TICKETS: Purchase Tickets HOTEL: The Highland Dallas VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE: REGISTER HERE. This event is FREE for virtual attendees. AGENDA: HERE |
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SAN ANTONIANS CAN TRAVEL FOR 40 STRAIGHT MILES WITH NEW TRAIL EXTENSION San Antonians can now travel almost 40 miles straight without ever exiting a trail. An eagerly awaited connection between the Leon Creek and Salado Creek Trails officially opened this past Friday, October 1, 2021. A newly minted trailhead at Eisenhower Park links the two sides with 2 miles of brand new trail... . |
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HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITIES CAN PURSUE DARK SKY DESIGNATION FOLLOWING NEW STATE LAW Across the more remote pockets of Hill Country, several communities are looking to attract tourism dollars and increase the quality of life for residents by utilizing a precious, shrinking natural resource—darkness—or rather, the absence of artificial light. With the authorization of a recent state bill, Senate Bill 1090, cities across Texas can again apply for a designation of a Dark Sky Community from the International Dark-Sky Association... . |
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OCTOBER IS HILL COUNTRY NIGHT SKY MONTH The celebration is back for another month of proclamations, lighting renovations, contests, star parties, moon howls, and more. Join partners and communities from across the Hill Country as we pay tribute and our respects to one of our region’s most beloved features, the star-filled night sky. Tune in here for all the news, events, and updates on Night Sky Month 2021! |
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2021 FALL GERONIMO & ALLIGATOR CREEKS CLEANUP When: October 16, 2021, 9:30 AM — 12 PM |
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THE 6TH ANNUAL TEXAS POLLINATOR BIOBLITZ RETURNS IN OCTOBER Mark your calendars now and get ready for some photographic fun and the opportunity to contribute to community science! When: October 1-17, 2021 |
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CULINARY HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE GARDEN When: November 10, 2021 2:00 PM Learn how the Culinary Health Education for Families (CHEF) program helps children connect garden to plate by making fresh, flavorful recipes with ingredients straight from the garden. Participants will also learn creative strategies to impact children’s overall health and wellbeing using hands-on culinary health education in a garden or school setting. |
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN CONSERVATION IN THE HILL COUNTRY: WHY IT MATTERS & WHERE TO START This panel explores why diversity, equity, and inclusion are important for the conservation movement broadly, and how organizations can start or continue their journeys to be diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Also, download an extensive list of resources relating to conservation equity. |
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GET YOUR KIDS TO SHOOT A VIDEO TO WIN PRIZES The Take Care of Texas Video Contest is a fun way for young people to learn about protecting the environment and come up with creative ways to share this knowledge with others! Students film a 30-second video that shows positive ways to Take Care of Texas. The students that submit the best videos can win great prizes, awarded by the contest sponsor, Waste Management of Texas, Inc. Students residing in Texas and enrolled in the 6th through 12th grade can participate. |
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DEEP IN THE KARST OF TEXAS The Trinity Edwards Springs Association (TESPA) and Wimberley Valley Watershed Association (WVWA) have once again joined forces for an educational campaign to celebrate and raise awareness about the unique, fragile landscape beneath our feet – our karst and caves. Our campaign theme jingles in with a lesson, “The water flows, through rocks and holes….” answered by the campaign name, “Deep in the Karst of Texas” — for a campaign logo that virtually sings ... . |
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SUPPORT OUR SUPPORTERS Hats off to our great supporters. We appreciate these businesses and organizations that have supported CCCA conservation efforts and fundraisers. Our success is because of you. We can't thank you enough. |
