Land Owner Outreach in Comal County

Project Description

Promoting land conservation through landowner outreach and education

Conservation Area

Guadalupe

NFCA Objectives

Project Hierarchy: Tier 1 - prioritize within next 1-3 years, and of immediate need. Think urgent, or 1st priority.
Estimated Cost Range: ~$300,000 - $500,000
Project Submitted By: Lacey Ellis
Suggested Contact: Henry Wollam (Land and Trails Advocate, Great Springs Project), Helen Ballew (Project Manager, Great Springs Project), Dianne Wassenich (Former Executive Director, San Marcos River Foundation), Lacey Ellis (Land Conservation Coordinator, Great Springs Project), Bill Barker (Trail Consultant, Great Springs Project)

This work will establish connections with Comal County land owners and determine their attitude toward conservation. Project partners will focus on those identified as priorities by Great Springs Project and Siglo group, with a focus on contiguity. GSP will educate the landowners on the mutual benefits of land preservation as well as the options available to them. This work benefits all land conservation efforts in and around the Guadalupe River Basin.

Measurable outcomes will be increased landowner interest in conservation easements, making progress toward securing land preservation, and, optimally, several conservation wins!

Hill Country Conservation Network, Siglo Group, Hill Country Alliance, Comal County Conservation Alliance, Comal County, Hays County

Jacob Terese Hershey Foundation, $25,000, 2019-2020, Great Springs Project, Land and Trails Advocacy
Individual Donations, $800,000, 2019-2020 (Recurring), Great Springs Project, Operations
Pending grant support from George & Cynthia Mitchell Foundation

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Comal County and Western Hays County