bachanon Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Aug. 7, 2006, 4:16PMMontgomery County moves to preserve wetlands locationMussel pond site west of Conroe area adds to conservation efforts around regionBy BETH KUHLESChronicle CorrespondentA little mollusk is making big waves in a pond west of Conroe.The "spectacle case" mussel is a rare find in Texas, and it has made its home in the latest tract to be preserved in the area. Montgomery County obtained the land as part of a wetlands mitigation project and turned it over to Legacy Land Trust with a conservation easement that will preserve it in its natural state for future generations."It's a good cooperative effort between the pubic and private sector to provide nature preserves for posterity," said Precinct 2 Commissioner Craig Doyal. "It will provide an area for different nature groups and school groups to go find these mussels that they might not normally get to see."full story Aug. 10, 2006, 8:55AMShenandoah land grant marks six acres for wildlife preserveBy BOB HOWIEChronicle CorrespondentSix acres of heavily timbered tracts which are part of the city of Shenandoah's original subdivision have been donated as a permanent wildlife preserve. The tract is worth about $1.5 million at today's typical lot prices within the city."Two 3-acre tracts held in reserve by Shenandoah's original developer have been donated to the city by the late developer's family," said City Administrator Chip VanSteenberg. "The tracts are within the original Shenandoah Valley subdivision and it's the City Council's wish that these lots, which are uncleared and heavily forested, remain in their current pristine state forever."full story Aug. 9, 2006, 11:39AMMagnolia planning 20-acre parkCity to buy property from school districtBy KIMBERLY STAUFFERCopyright 2006 Houston ChronicleMagnolia City Council initiated plans to buy and convert 20 acres of land into the city's first park.The city plans to buy 20 acres from Magnolia Independent School District for $10,000 per acre, a total of $130,000. The park is planned off of Nichols-Sawmill Road near FM 1488.full story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureAuteur Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Is Magnolia in Montgomery County? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Yes, the City of Magnolia is in Montgomery County.City of Magnolia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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