Water is one our most precious resources here in the Texas Hill Country.
Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas [Official]
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Clear green water cascading over limestone falls is what makes this park, 35 miles west of Austin, so unique. Pedernales Falls State Park features scenic hill country terrain perfect for swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping. The park's covered bird and wildlife viewing station is another popular feature. For more information, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.
Blanco State Park, Texas [Official]
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Blanco State Park sits along the Blanco river about an hour from San Antonio and Austin. The clear hill country river makes a great spot for swimming, paddling, fishing and even a baptism, as seen in this video. The park offers boat and tube rentals, hiking, camping, picnicking and interpretive nature events. For more information, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.
Bamberger Ranch - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
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JUNE 2009 - David Bamberger set out to buy the most abused land in the Texas hill country and help it recover to its natural state. Thanks to his efforts, he's a TX Parks and Wildlife Lone Star Land Steward and the 2009 winner of the Aldo Leopold Conservation Award for Texas, the state's top honor recognizing wildlife conservation on private land. For information about the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, including how to nominate a property, visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Prescription to Burn - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
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Applying fire methodically to enhance or control a particular habitat is known as a prescribed burn. Learn how fire has affected the landscape through the ages and resources available to landowners today. For more information, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/technical_guidance/burn/
When Plants Attack - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
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Just because it's green, doesn't mean it's good. Like a science fiction menace, some common landscape plants are taking over, escaping our yards and causing problems for native plants and wildlife. Find out how to fight the invasion. For more information, visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/wildscapes
Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
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Just 16 miles from downtown San Antonio, Government Canyon State Natural Area sits on 8500 acres of pristine wilderness that were once slated for urban development. The area is part of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. See www.LifesBetterOutside for visiting hours.
The Climate Detective- Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official]
uploaded by TexasParksWildlife at youtube.com
A study of tree rings from old bald cypress trees may help water planners better understand the trends of drought in Central Texas.
Guadalupe River State Park, Texas [Official]
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Guadalupe River State Park, just 30 minutes north of San Antonio, has scenic Hill Country views of rugged limestone cliffs and clear flowing waters. As you enjoy tubing down the river or exploring the park's nature trails, the stress of city life will fade away. For more information, visit www.LifesBetterOutside.org.
Texas The State Of Springs - preview
uploaded by PreserveOurWaterTx at youtube.com
This is a preview of an hour-long documentary from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Narrated by Walter Cronkite, it examines the alarming decline of Texas' natural springs, and addresses the current issues that directly impact spring flow and what can be done to save these vital resources.
The DVD may be purchased from the TPWD web site at
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/shop/videos/
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