Hill Country Conservancy

"By protecting land, Hill Country Conservancy safeguards the water, wildlife, and wonder of the Texas Hill Country — for everyone, forever. Through conservation agreements, outdoor recreation, habitat restoration, and hands-on volunteer work, we are dedicated to building a stronger connection between our community and the land that sustains us.”

Kathy Miller, Chief Executive Officer

About Hill Country Conservancy

Hill Country Conservancy safeguards the water, wildlife, and wonder of the Texas Hill Country, an 11-million-acre landscape in Central Texas that provides vital ecosystem benefits to over 3.9 million residents. With more than 16,000 acres permanently protected and leadership roles in initiatives like the Hill Country Headwaters Conservation Initiative, HCC is scaling its impact in one of the fastest-growing and most ecologically sensitive regions in the country. From securing private conservation easements to expanding public access through projects like the Violet Crown Trail, HCC bridges conservation science, community collaboration, and strategic development to protect the region’s natural resources for future generations.

>> Learn more: Hill Country Conservancy Website | Instagram

About Hill Country Conservancy

>> Learn more: Hill Country Conservancy Website | Instagram

Rivian Foundation's grant

Rivian Foundation’s support is helping Hill Country Conservancy to secure and steward at least 10 new conservation easements over 7,500+ acres, advance construction of the Violet Crown Trail including new trail miles and a major trailhead, launch a master plan for Pecan Springs Karst Preserve with habitat restoration and community programming, and deepen public engagement through education and volunteer opportunities that foster a strong, diverse community of conservationists.