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CCCA
In response to the latest CDC guidance, CCCA is suspending all public events and programs until further notice. Please take precautions and stay well! (Updated 7/21/20)
Letters to the Editor & OPED
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Saturday, September 19, 2020
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Give Big for the Big Give –
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Saturday, September 5, 2020
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Neighbors, readers, and friends,. The Big Give - Day of Giving is fast approaching! I wonder if you've noticed that the 2020 BIG GIVE - San Antonio will run from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM this Thursday, SEPTEMBER 10TH!
This is a special opportunity for our community to make an investment in our county’s future. PLEASE TAKE NOTE AND DO YOUR PART TO HELP! Click here to read more. |
Frank Dietz, CCCA monthly columnist
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monthly spotlight |
Sunday, August 9, 2020
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BIRDS
The August Monthly Spotlight is BIRDS! There is something about their sound that makes a difficult day better, a dark sky blue, or the stress of living in these times less taxing. Whether it's the melodious sounds of their songs or their signal calls, the beauty in their voices is something to behold.
Learn what they are saying. Find out about all the birds that fly in Comal County. There is so much to learn and to enjoy in the company of birds. "Birds were flying from continent to continent long before we were. They reached the coldest place on Earth, Antarctica, long before we did. They can survive in the hottest of deserts. Some can remain on the wing for years at a time. They girdle the globe. Now, we have taken over the earth and the sea and the sky, but with skill and care and knowledge, we can ensure that there is still a place on Earth for birds in all their beauty and variety – if we want to— And surely, we should." — David Attenborough Click here to get started.
Lights Out, Texas!
Texas Conservation Alliance is teaming up with the Dallas Zoo, the Perot Museum, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and others to share the message of Lights Out, Texas! September 5, 2020 through October 29, 2020 Learn More |
Couche's Kingbird
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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comal land conservation fund (CLCF)To support its mission of preserving land, water, and wildlife in Comal County, CCCA has created the Comal Land Conservation Fund (CLCF). Its purpose is to provide funds to support projects that will
Among the types of projects eligible for CLCF funding are
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it's our turn! |
support our supporters |
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It's a difficult time for businesses in Comal County. If you can, while using COVID-19 protocols, help these businesses who have been there for us. Some may be closed, but remember them when we open back up.
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other news
Hill country night sky monthThe first annual Hill Country Night Sky Month, October 2020, is a celebration of our region’s night skies and the hard work that Hill Country communities do to preserve it. The Hill Country Alliance is pleased to host a Hill Country-wide calendar, planning resources, and much more!
Learn more and get involved here: http://www.hillcountryalliance.org/NightSkyMonth |
Friday, September 25, 2020
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Hill Country Living FESTIVAL + Rainwater Revival |
Friday, September 25, 2020
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On Saturday, October 24, the Hill Country Alliance is excited to present an event where everyone gets a front row seat! This year's FESTIVAL will be all virtual, all online, and all safe. HCA is creating an interactive online experience complete with live streaming, engaging demonstrations, and will be hosting a virtual marketplace and educational resource hub!
Stay tuned for updates: http://www.hillcountryalliance.org/rainwaterrevival/ |
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hill country landowner
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Friday, September 25, 2020
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for kidsTexas Children In Nature
Find out places where you and your kids can explore nature on this great website. Over 300 plus partners around state are working hard to create access to nature, develop curriculum that teaches kids about their natural world, and helping break down the barriers that disconnect families from nature. We now know that children and families who play and learn in nature are Healthier, Happier, and Smarter. NatureRocksSanAntonio.org is one of the tools the collaboration supports to share all the local green spaces, parks, zoos, nature centers, and activities with families. Check out the fun. |
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Blog |
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
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Five Things You Might Not Know About Forests — But Should
"Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people," said former U.S. president, Franklin Roosevelt.
Covering almost a third of the Earth's surface, forests are home to eight in 10 animal and plant species. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says the world's forests include over 60,000 species of tree, all of which absorb CO2 as they grow.
Read more.
Covering almost a third of the Earth's surface, forests are home to eight in 10 animal and plant species. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says the world's forests include over 60,000 species of tree, all of which absorb CO2 as they grow.
Read more.
Success Stories |
Sunday, August 9, 2020
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Springs That Form Headwaters of San Antonio River Protected Forever
The springs that form the headwaters of the San Antonio river will be forever protected from development, thanks to an agreement involving the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and Green Spaces Alliance.
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The springs that form the headwaters of the San Antonio river will be forever protected from development.
Credit: Bonnie Arbittier / Rivard Report
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GREAT SPRINGS PROJECT ENVISIONS A NETWORK OF TRAILS FROM AUSTIN TO SAN ANTONIO |
Sunday, August 9, 2020
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Rivard Report
June 28, 2020 Brendan Gibbons Twenty-seven years ago, Deborah Morin watched as the hills, streams, caves, and springs of the Hill Country outside of Austin were being gobbled up by construction. At the time, Morin was serving on the board of the Hill Country Foundation, where she was involved with efforts to map the watershed for the Barton Springs portion of the Edwards Aquifer outside of Austin... Read the rest of the story. |
Cyclists ride north on the Salado Creek Greenway Trail near Loop 1604 and Shavano Park. The trail and others could one day connect to a larger regional system between Austin and San Antonio. Credit: Scott Ball / Rivard Report
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