Update on our proposed amendments to San Antonio’s building code
April 5, 2022
From the March 14 experience on the Park Dedication recommendations, it became apparent that staff support of an amendment is crucial.
Latest News
Words to foolish (and the wise) on this April 1
April 1, 2022
In recognition of April Fools’ Day, GEAA would like to give a shoutout to some folks who are, in our opinion, worthy of the title.
An invitation to talk to the Legislature about the TCEQ
February 28, 2022
Join us to let the Sunset Commission staff know how well (or, not) the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has been serving you.
Join us in Austin on Feb. 16 | Sign the Fair Oaks Ranch petition
February 15, 2022
GEAA has joined our Austin area member groups in opposing the Violet Crown Amphitheater, a totally inappropriate proposal to build a massive entertainment complex in the middle of Austin’s Barton Creek Habitat Preserve.
Hill Country Alliance joins GEAA as latest Member Group
January 28, 2022
Dear Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance members and friends, We are pleased to announce that the Hill Country Alliance has joined GEAA as our 34th member group. Although we have worked with HCA for many years now, we are thrilled to be working more closely in this new capacity with such a talented group of folks! Tomorrow our member groups will be meeting via Zoom (darn covid!) to set GEAA’s agenda for 2022. These annual meetings direct GEAA staff in the scope of work needed to address our common concerns. This is especially important in preparation for next year’s legislative session. They
GEAA hires two new full-time staffers to increase our efforts in 2022
December 9, 2021
Dear GEAA members and friends, I am delighted to announce that GEAA has hired two new full time staffers! Brendan Gibbons has joined the GEAA staff as Assistant Manager. Brendan comes to us from the San Antonio Report, where he reported on environmental issues for four years after a stint as environmental reporter for the San Antonio Express News. Many of you already know Brendan from his reporting on your issues. We hope you will be as pleased to work with him in this new capacity as I am. Brendan is already posting the latest water news on social media. You
New Drought Restrictions On The Way
January 28, 2014
Trustees of the San Antonio Water System on Tuesday approved a measure asking the City Council to toughen the city’s drought rules, making restrictions on
WATER Symposium – Sunday, Feb. 14th – Tuesday, Feb. 16th
January 27, 2014
GEAA is one of the sponsors of the WATER Symposium, coming up on February 14-16, 2010, at Trinity University’s Holt Conference Center. This free symposium
83rd Legislative Session Report
June 11, 2013
Check out the report on how the bills on GEAA’s legislative agenda fared during the 83rd session. I am so pleased to report that all
Citizens Rally to Protect the Aquifer and Bracken Bat Preserve
June 7, 2013
You folks certainly know how to get someone’s attention! On May 29th over 200 citizens showed up to give San Antonio’s Mayor Castro and City
GEAA Opposes Crescent Hills Development
May 24, 2013
When: Wednesday, May 29th at 6:00 pm Where: City Council Chambers, San Antonio Municipal Plaza Building, 114 W. Commerce Citizens will join the Greater Edwards
Scientists Study How Contamination Travels in the Edwards Aquifer
May 10, 2013
The Edwards Aquifer is the sole source of drinking water for more than two million residents. That’s why it’s important for scientists to understand how
