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Travis County adopts resolution to conserve at‑risk species, staff to pursue Balcones Canyonlands plan expansion
Summary
Travis County Commissioners voted unanimously June 10 to adopt a resolution directing county departments to coordinate conservation of at‑risk species and to pursue habitat‑scale permitting options; staff recommended expanding the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan as the most efficient permitting path.
Travis County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution directing county staff to coordinate across departments to conserve and recover at‑risk plant and animal species and to explore permitting options under the federal Endangered Species Act.
The resolution, moved by Commissioner Shea and seconded by Commissioner Trevillian, formalizes earlier staff briefings and directs the Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) department to identify operational adjustments and cross‑departmental opportunities to protect habitat and species while preserving public‑safety and other essential services.
The vote follows a briefing by TNR Environmental Project Manager Deborah Scott and a technical presentation by Jared Haney, senior…
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