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The Texas Master Naturalist Hill Country Chapter will host its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, at Herff Farm in Boerne. The public is invited to attend, either in person or online.
The topic is “Too Little, Too Much: The Hill Country Water Challenge.” The program explores how hydrometeorological extremes - including extended drought and severe flooding - are reshaping the Texas Hill Country and placing increasing stress on riverine and riparian ecosystems.
Clint Carter, the Watershed Ecologist for the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District, is the featured speaker. He leads efforts focused on water quality monitoring, riparian health, invasive species management, and watershed restoration. He also serves on the boards of the Texas Riparian Association and the Kerr County River Foundation.
Carter will discuss the ecological impacts of long-term water scarcity and highlight how geospatial technologies are being used to measure vegetation loss, assess habitat vulnerability, and evaluate ecosystem resilience following major flood events, including the historic July 4th flood.
There is no charge to attend. The talk will be held at Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road in Boerne. Online attendance via Facebook livestream and Zoom are also available. To register for online access, visit https://txmn.org/hillcountry and look for the meeting registration link.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with light refreshments served. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the Chapter will hold its monthly business meeting, with the presentation by Carter beginning at 7 p.m.
