Greenspace: Hays County seeks a few good acres

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October 8, 2009

Anonymous The San Marcos Record Thu Oct 08, 2009, 10:21 AM CDT

Hays County Commissioners are seeking properties that meet their goal of adding to parks, natural areas and open space.

As spelled out in the 2007 voter-approved bond election, the preservation of water quality, aquifer recharge areas and wildlife habitat is a key consideration, county officials say.

“Following the 2007 bond approval of $30 million, a Citizens Parks Advisory Team, now known as the Parks and Open Space Advisory Board, made recommendations to the commissioners court and it approved a number of grants for park projects throughout Hays county, and those projects are complete or in progress,” Jeff Hauff, grants administrator for Hays County, said.

“In consideration of the County’s Regional Habitat Conservation Plan, which focuses on habitat suitable for Golden-cheeked Warblers and Black-capped Vireos, the Court wants to maximize additional land acquisitions with remaining bond money to provide for multiple uses.”

Hauff said that land donations, partnerships and conservancy easements can all be considered, as well as outright purchases by the county.

“We’re looking to maximize the return on the remaining bond funds,” Hauff said. “We have some general criteria as far as the amount of endangered species habitat a parcel must include for consideration – at least 250 acres, preferably 500 or more. What would be ideal would be to find single or contiguous parcels that allow for habitat preservation as well as trails, water access and protection and possibly enough space for other compatible uses.”

The county has posted an application package on its Web site at www.co.hays.tx.us (see Quick Links).

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