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Update on our proposed amendments to San Antonio’s building code
From the March 14 experience on the Park Dedication recommendations, it became apparent that staff support of an amendment is crucial.
Words to foolish (and the wise) on this April 1
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
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
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
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
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
Vote For Proposition 8 on November 8th
Securing Clean Reliable Water for Texas’ Future – Vote for Prop. 8 Vote Early October 24th – November 4th Election Day is November 8th Prop
TCEQ Hosts First Central Texas Environmental Summit
Texans living and working along the Austin/San Antonio I-35 corridor are invited to attend the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s first Central Texas Environmental Summit
Eat Pizza to Save the Aquifer!
California Pizza Kitchen is sponsoring great food for a great cause. Now giving back is as easy as enjoying a meal with your family and
GEAA Benefactor dies at age 68
Price, 68, was a lifelong philanthropist Wayne Hollomon Price, who helped fund foundations and charitable organizations that supported environmental awareness and preservation, died May 19th.
House Action Takes Away Your Rights to Protect Against Pollution
Watch this video clip to learn about actions in the State Legislature that will take away your right to protect your property from pollution. Representative
State Representatives Discuss Ramifications of Chisum Amendment
Watch this video clip of State Representatives Anchia and Solomons discussing the ramifications to all Texans of the Chisum amendment (Amendment #40) to the TCEQ