Sisters of Charity ministry: Headwaters Coalition works to protect and improve the San Antonio River watershed sanctuary

On the Headwaters Coalition website you will learn about the mission of this ministry of the Sisters of Charity. While they have broader goals, they particularly seek to protect and repair the headwaters of the San Antonio River.

They are participating in the Basura Bash on Saturday March 7 from, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. If you register online they ask that you choose Olmos Creek for a “Preferred Area”and Olmos-Headwaters Sanctuary for "Zone".

If you can't make the bash or if you are volunteering on another part of our watershed, you can join them any third Thursday. This March 19 is “Feline” Fun Workday from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Non-native catclaw vines will be cut down at the north end of the sanctuary. No heavy lifting is involved. Meet at the entrance to the soccer fields.

UPDATE: Here's a link to the San Antonio Current's 2/25/09 story "San Antonio returns to its ailing Yanaguana" which includes more information on the work of the Headwaters Coalition.

SustainLane Ranks San Antonio 33rd in 2008 Sustainability

Among 50 American Cities, SustainLane ranked San Antonio 33rd overall in sustainability in 2008 . According to their report San Antonio led the nation in "Housing Affordability" but were ranked 40 in "Commuting" and "Knowledge/Communications".

They noted "Local food isn’t quite San Antonio ’s strong suit. Using water wisely, on the other hand, most definitely is."

For complete results check our their review, San Antonio-Building on a Broad Range of Strengths.

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Mayor Hardberger's Green Plan for San Antonio: Mission Verde

You may have read various things about the Mayor Hardberger's Mission Verde plan for a green and sustainable San Antonio. You can follow the link above to a pdf file of the Mayor's Powerpoint presentation and see what is it about for yourself.