Below is a list of opportunities available for scientific research on properties in Central Texas. Preference will be given to the researchers who submit proposals for multiple properties, including those with no grant monies available.
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| Blanco 7 | No Funding Available | |
| Site Description
The roughly 50-acre property is located in central Blanco County, approximately 5 miles northwest of Johnson City, Texas off of Hilltop Drive. The Blanco County Ecolab property is irregularly shaped with its major axis occurring from northwest to southeast. The property’s northern and eastern boundaries are bordered along Hilltop Drive. The western property line occurs along Trails End, while the river forms the southern boundary of the property. The Pedernales River is the only natural perennial water source on the property. The overall slope of the property declines from northeast to southwest.. The highest elevations on the property are located within the northern portions of the property along Hilltop Drive at 1280 ft MSL. The lowest elevations occur at 1140 ft MSL and are located along the river. Currently, the property is partially fenced around the perimeter for livestock. View Detailed Description and Photos |
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| Blanco 8 | No Funding Available | |
| The roughly 89 acre Blanco County Ecolab property is located in central Blanco County, approximately 5 miles northwest of Johnson City, Texas off of Trails End Road. The property is comprised of three neighboring tracts and partial internal fencing can be found separating the southern tract. Much of the eastern boundary and portions of the southern boundary run along Trails End Road. The western property boundary falls along Buffalo Creek. The remaining boundaries are along existing fence lines with neighboring tracts. Buffalo Creek flows northeast to southwest through the property and is the main water source for the tracts. Buffalo Creek is comprised of two draws that join within the southwest corner of the property. The creek’s flow is eventually deposited into the Pedernales River just south of the property. Topography is moderately sloped with a gentle slope near the center of the property. A steep ridge is found within eastern sections of the property, separating upland habitats from the flat areas on the bench of the creek. Steeper areas are also located along Buffalo Creek. Elevation reaches a high of 1340 MSL along the northern property boundary within the northeast corner of the property. The low point of the tract lies along Buffalo Creek at 1180 ft MSL. Much of the perimeter is fenced, and partial interior fencing can be found within the southern and northern portions of the property. Two of the three tracts have home sites located on the property and are visible from the aerial maps. View Detailed Description and Photos |
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| Blanco 9 | Funding Available | |
| The +/- 73.73 acre Blanco County property is located in central Blanco County off of Trails End Road, approximately 4 miles northwest of Johnson City. The irregular-shaped property is bordered to the north by Trails End Road and to the south by the Pedernales River. The tract’s premier feature is the ~1070 feet of river frontage. The river provides a consistent source of water for wildlife.
Vegetation of the site is representative of the Edwards Plateau ecological region. It is located in the Pedernales sub-basin which is part of the Colorado River basin, eventually feeding into Matagorda Bay. The average yearly rainfall on the property is 30 to 32 inches.
The tract has numerous karst features including depressions, sinkholes, and caves. The number of these features is unknown, and their locations have not been mapped. At least one large cave is present (see photos). This cave is about 40 feet deep and has numerous rooms and travel corridors. Part of this cave has been utilized by bats in the past.
The subject property consists of 2 major habitat types including a live oak/persimmon shrubland (~66.7 acres) and river frontage (~7 acres). View Detailed Description and Photos |
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