Rainwater Harvesting Information Program is coming March 8
February 20, 2008
WATER NEWS FOR BLANCO COUNTY AND BEYOND . . .
In This Edition:
* Current Drought Condition
* Blanco County Burn Ban Status
* March 8 Rainwater Harvesting Information Session
* “Gentlemen, do not start your engines”
* B-PGCD Developments
* Kendall County’s Groundwater Conservation District Declares Permit Moratorium
* How Much Water Do We Have?
* Did You Know – Groundwater Facts
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Elliot’s New Home and Rainwater Harvesting System
February 17, 2008
Long before breaking ground for their home, located overlooking Grape Creek, Tim and Patty Elliott knew they would be installing a rainwater harvesting system.
When they moved from water rich Houston to Blanco County they first lived in Johnson City while preparing to and building their new home in the hills. That is where they encountered confirmation of their plans when they discovered that water from the public water supply was much more expensive than in Houston.
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Kathleen Marie and Jeff’s Excellent Rainwater System
February 8, 2008
Although a growing number of people in Central Texas are incorporating a rainwater system into new construction, many, if not most systems, are installed after the home or business is constructed.
The system at the home and studio of Blanco County artist Kathleen Marie Wilson and husband Jeff Gray is a testament to creativity and ingenuity in adapting to an existing structure. But the challenges were not limited to integration with existing structures – the couple also had to deal with a steeply sloping site with few flat areas and the need to use much of that flat space to add a studio/gallery.
Those familiar with the lay of the land around Flat Creek at FM 3232, where their home is located, know how challenging that terrain is.
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Action Alert: Motorsports Resports International on Commissioner’s Agenda
February 7, 2008
As many of you know, an organization calling itself Motorsports Resorts International (MSI) approached officials in Johnson City some weeks back seeking tax abatements for their propose auto racing track, to be situated at an undisclosed location in northern Blanco County.
You may also be aware that after hearing much concern from many citizens, the Johnson City Independent School Board rejected the developer’s request.
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