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River Ranch County Park
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Co Road 282, between Liberty Hill and Georgetown, Texas
Driving Directions:  From Georgetown, go west on Hwy 29 toward Seward Junction (intersection of Hwy 29 & Hwy 183).
Continuing west on Hwy 29, go 2.2 miles to the third traffic light and turn left onto FM 1869.
Go 1.8 miles, and after going over the South Fork of the San Gabriel River, turn left onto CR 282.
Go 1.7 miles and turn left at the gate in the fence.
Conservation Advisor:  Jay Gomez, Williamson County

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Project:  Address the erosion problem in the horse pasture, where there is exposed bare soil.

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Project:  Erosion creating a deep cut in the horse pasture.  

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Project:  Tree removal project at pond.

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Project:  Reseed bare areas with native grass seeds collected from the property.

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Project:  Clear woody growth to promote prairie restoration.