​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: July 1, 2021)

It's Our Turn!
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​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. IT’S OUR TURN.

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.

August Spotlight Topic is Water Security

As Texas grows and climate change increases our air temperature, the loss of water continues to be a critical issue. What exactly does water security mean? What are we doing now and what should we be doing? Finding ways to secure our water future means adopting new methods, applications, and guidelines for groundwater, surface water, demand management, water reuse, and desalination. Learn about how One Water works and its success. There is something for anyone interested in saving our water. We hope you enjoy the many articles on this very critical topic. 

Jensie Madden Honored for her Contribution to Conservation

Comal County Conservation Alliance honored one of its founders on Thursday, July 22nd at Tye Preston Memorial Library. Jensie Madden was invited to meet with the CCCA Board of Directors after their Thursday board meeting to receive a token of appreciation for her efforts to create and support the local land conservation nonprofit over the past five years.

CCCA Virtual Presentation Video Is Available

The video of our July virtual presentation given by Hays County Commissioner Lon Shell on Having Growth and Green Space is available for viewing. Click the title to go to the page.

Overruling the Rule of Capture
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Texas groundwater common law is fundamentally based on principles developed in ancient Rome more than a millennium ago.1 It has also been nearly 120 years since the state adopted the “rule of capture,” which, as described by the Texas Supreme Court “essentially allows, with some limited exceptions, a landowner to pump as much groundwater as the landowner chooses, without liability to neighbors who claim that the pumping has depleted their wells... .”2

Drought Conditions Improve, La Niña Watch, and Cooler and Wetter-Than-Normal Conditions Expected​
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Robert Mace, Exec. Dir. & Chief Water Policy Officer at The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment and Professor of Practice at Texas State University, suggests that continued rains will remove drought across the state except the Big Bend Area, we are under a La Niña watch for the fall, and the next month is projected to be cooler than normal and wetter than normal for much of the state.

​The Recovering America's Wildlife Act is in the Senate: Voice your opinion
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The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would provide $1.4 billion to state and tribal wildlife conservation initiatives to support at-risk wildlife populations and their habitats. The funding would come from existing revenues and would not require any new taxes.

​Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Identifies Three Endangered Species
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Did you know that the Stygoparnus comalensis, Heterelmis comalensis, and the Eurycea rathbuni are endangered species in the Edwards Aquifer? Scroll through each StoryMap to find out what they are and why they're endangered.

Comal County Group, Hays County Neighbors Aim to Spare Some Nature From Sprawl
Herald-Zeitung Feature​
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People are flocking to the Texas Hill Country for its lush and rolling hills, so some in Comal and Hays counties are working together to preserve it. The Comal County Conservation Alliance recently held a virtual meeting with Hays County Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon Shell ... .

Bexar County Eyes Historic Ranch for Possible 600-acre Rustic Park

Bexar County Commissioners in early August are expected to hear an update on the possible purchase of a 600-acre historic ranch on the far Northwest side to convert into a rustic county park. The land is currently owned by the Maverick Foundation.

The total value of the projects in the Bexar County 600-acre acquisition plan, spread over a decade, is pegged at nearly $317 million dollars, with $240 million for the county-wide river and creek program, the Greenway trails system, and watershed protection. Grants and partnerships would contribute largely to the projects.

100-mile Trail Connecting Austin to San Antonio Could Spring $55 Million in Benefits

A proposed 100-mile network of trails from the Alamo to the Capitol could generate more than $55 million in annual economic, health, & other benefits ... .

Conservation Easement Awarded for More Than 500 Acres at Spicewood Ranch

Thanks to a partnership between a Spicewood family and a local conservation nonprofit, more than 500 acres of environmentally sensitive Hill Country land will remain protected and undeveloped ... .

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 ... .

David Yates Resigns From TWA Effective July 18, 2021

Congratulations and thank you for all your good work with the Texas Wildlife Association over the past seven years. You will be missed.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Partner, Keep Canyon Lake Beautiful, for winning the Second Place 2021 Governor's Achievement Award. This recognition of the efforts of your organization and its volunteers is well deserved!

Celebrate the Heritage Museum of the  Texas Hill Country at the Open House

​July 17, 10:00 - Noon

Another important date is their Summer Camp
July 5 - 9 & 12 - 16
​9:00 AM - !2:30 PM

Thanks to Our Supporters

It's been a difficult time for businesses in Comal County. If you can, please consider patronizing these businesses that have supported CCCA fundraisers with donations, delicious food, music, venues and silent auction items. We appreciate their support and want to help them succeed.