Conservation Statement

We support the conservation of regional natural resources, natural scenic beauty, native wildlife, and local historical and cultural heritage.
 
 

Supporting positions

  1. BoerneTogether supports Standards for housing density, well spacing, well pumping capacity and septic systems that exceed the minimum state standard.
  2. BoerneTogether supports an Interconnected and networked system of open spaces that allow pedestrians to move freely.
  3. The acquisition of public open spaces is an integral to retaining the character and high quality of life in Kendall County . The Kendall County Parks Plan is a notable first step and a model for development.
  4. BoerneTogether supports the preservation and economic viability of working farms and ranches.
  5. Historical buildings and environmentally critical land should be inventoried and preserved.
  6. All levels of government must cooperate for effective conservation and management of water resources. City, County and Conservation District must work together.
  7. Kendall County is a contributing watershed to the Edwards Aquifer. The writing of a Regional Aquifer Protection Plan for the Trinity Aquifer Group is recommended.
  8. Water quality as well as availability must be considered in all growth projects. County oversight of septic systems must integrate with Cow Creek rules on well spacing. Aquifer recharge in the Kendall County is estimated at 4%. Future development should work to preserve recharge features and minimize increased pollution risk.
  9. Surface and ground water are linked throughout every stage of the hydrological cycle. Surface Water and Groundwater cannot be managed separately.
  10. Conservation and management responsibility for Groundwater rests with Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District. Critical to this are well spacing and pumping limits. The District must take an active voice in all water issues.
  11. Future development will affect Boerne's historically agricultural character. The preservation of working farms and ranches is important to maintain our unique settings.
  12. Development increases demand on habitat and water sources that support local wildlife. Protection of land, including wildlife migration corridors is a priority. Altering recharge features impacts local flora and fauna. Reduction of stream bank erosion and reduction of pollution must be a priority to preserve local wildlife and plants.
  13. The foundation of State water planning is the appropriation and distribution of water resources. Accomplished through regional water planning, the key to our water availability is participation in this process.

 
 
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