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Announcing the 2018 Conservation Award Hero
George Hume Cofer, Jr. is a sixth-generation Austinite and fifth-generation Texas rancher. His love of the great outdoors and conservation of the natural environment come from being blessed by…
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Conservation Easements, Demystified
Although dating back to the mid-1900s when first introduced by the Nature Conservancy, Conservation Easements are still relatively new in Texas and there are many misconceptions related to their…
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Here Forever: Land Conservation in the Hill Country
Hill Country Conservancy recently made a contribution to Travis Audubon’s Land Endowment supporting the protection of Central Texas habitat. In an interview with Travis Audubon’s Nancy Sprehn, HCC’s Conservation…
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Forging a Path in South Austin
A new path is being forged in South Austin. In 2006, planning of the Violet Crown Trail began. Its purpose is to create the first regional trail system in…
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