Helpful Central Texas Resources
Endangered Karst Invertebrates
Federally listed Rhadine exilis
The U.S. FIsh and Wildlife Service listed seven karst invertebrates from Travis and Williamson County, Texas as endangered in 1994, granting them protection under the Endangered Species Act. Nine additional karst invertebrates from Bexar County, Texas were listed as endangered in 2000. When conducting fieldwork in central Texas karst areas, you need a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 10(a)(1)(A) permit for certain activities. Find out how to protect yourself and your clients HERE.
Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan
Federally listed Cicurina madla
As of April 2017, the plan is available for endangered songbird and karst invertebrate coverage for projects in Karst Zones 3-5 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. As of May 1, 2017, the plan is still awaiting establishment of Karst Fauna Areas (KFAs; karst preserves) for bird and karst coverage in Karst Zones 1-2 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
This article is a summary of the plan and participation requirements. For complete details, please refer to the habitat conservation plan. For more information click HERE.
This article is a summary of the plan and participation requirements. For complete details, please refer to the habitat conservation plan. For more information click HERE.
TCEQ - Edwards Aquifer Protection Program
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An Edwards Aquifer protection plan (EAPP) outlines the best management practices that will be implemented and maintained, both during and after construction activities, to prevent contaminants found in storm water from reaching the Edwards Aquifer. Several forms may be needed in order to develop an Edwards Aquifer protection plan. For more information and to determine what forms you may need click HERE.
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