Laura Huffman, Executive Director of the Nature Conservancy of Texas, has opinion pieces in the San Antonio Express News, Dallas Morning News, and Austin American Statesman newspapers this week discussing how the protection of vital open space and wildlife habitat benefits our water resources. Among other measures, she highlights open space initiatives over the Edwards Aquifer, the need for using conservation easements and other tools to help private landowners protect open space in the fast-growing Dallas/Fort Worth area and the massive Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan in the Travis County area. Worth a read!