07/31/2026
Following the recent July flooding, protecting the Pedernales River is more important than ever. It requires a community-wide commitment to clean water, responsible growth, and thoughtful stewardship of the surrounding land. Residents, landowners, businesses, and local leaders can contribute by conserving water, preserving native streambank vegetation, reducing polluted runoff, protecting springs and recharge areas, and supporting development that respects floodplains and the river’s natural flow. These actions will protect wildlife habitat, preserve the county’s rural character, and keep the Pedernales healthy for future generations. To learn how citizens can help, Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center invites you to a one-hour presentation, Protecting the Pedernales – Lessons in Conservation and Stewardship, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg. Guest presenter Lauro Martinez, Landowner Outreach and Stewardship Manager – Hill Country Alliance, will lead the program. Please RSVP to Gracie Waggener at [email protected]. The presentation is approved for one hour of Texas Master Naturalist Advanced Training Credit. (Patti Guin, Admin.)
