A coalition of land and resource organizations are meeting Friday, calling for "immediate action" for smarter land management, enforced floodplain protections, and responsible planning once the Hill Country begins its recovery from the catastrophic July 4 Guadalupe River flooding, which has left 133 dead with nearly 100 people still missing.
Representatives from Heart of Texas Conservancy, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, Green Spaces Alliance, and Cibolo Center for Conservation will be joined by water experts, land stewards, and advocates from across the region at the press conference set for 10 a.m. at the Comfort Park Pavilion.
The coalition "will present shared priorities and a path forward for protecting lives and natural resources," a press release states. The group "will outline science-based, proven strategies to reduce flood risk and protect lives" ahead of Monday's start of the Texas Legislature's special session, where flood response and flood prevention are intended topics for action.
"As communities grieve and begin to rebuild, a growing coalition of conservation and land stewardship organizations is calling for immediate action,"the release stated. "The coalition is urging state and local leaders to prioritize smarter land management, enforce floodplain protections, and plan more responsibly to help prevent future tragedies of this scale.
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