GEAA News Article Archive

State OKs plan for controversial quarry expansion near Garden Ridge-The land is in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, where water enters the groundwater system that San Antonio relies on.

April 2, 2024

San Antonio Express News by LIz Teitz | March 28, 2024 https://www.expressnews.com/hill-country/article/servtex-quarry-garden-ridge-edwards-aquifer-19372192.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwcmVzc25ld3MuY29tL2hpbGwtY291bnRyeS9hcnRpY2xlL3NlcnZ0ZXgtcXVhcnJ5LWdhcmRlbi1yaWRnZS1lZHdhcmRzLWFxdWlmZXItMTkzNzIxOTIucGhw&time=MTcxMjA4MDYyOTA3Mg%3D%3D&rid=NDBjZjg0OTUtZjE0OS00M2ZiLWEzM2ItZjc5YWJjYWE5Zjg1&sharecount=NQ%3D%3D

Historic ranch in fast-growing Hill Country to be permanently preserved from development

March 15, 2024

SA Express News March 13, 2024 by Madison Iszler. Chunk of the Maverick Ranch-Fromme Farm is now protected under a conservation easement. The property has

Maverick Ranch-Fromme Farm in northwest Bexar County becomes protected property

March 12, 2024

San Antonio Report by Lindsey Carnett -March 11, 2024 After 30 years of fighting off attempts to develop it, the Maverick Ranch-Fromme Farm — a

Concert venue planned near Edwards Aquifer spurs neighbors to prepare for legal fight

February 2, 2024

Austin Monitor Feb 1, 2024. Mike Clifford, technical director for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, said it’s likely any change of plans won’t come until

Neighbors angrily reject proposed 5,000-seat amphitheater due to environmental concerns

January 30, 2024

Austin American-Statesman Bianca Moreno-Paz Jan. 30, 2024 Mike Clifford GEAA Technical Director spoke tenaciously at the meeting, expressing concerns that the permit, if granted, would

Northwest Bexar County residents fight to stop waste water from being dumped near Edwards Aquifer

January 30, 2024

KSAT NEWS Reporter Patty Santos Jan. 29, 2024 GEAA Executive Director Annalisa Peace tells KSAT news about her concerns that if passed this permit could

Deadly Beitel Creek flood should put spotlight on floodplain development

July 30, 2026

By Deborah Reid,For the Express-News July 30, 2026 Read full article here.

Region 11 Guadalupe Flood Planning Group (RFPG) is soliciting nominations to fill one (1) County voting position on the Region 11 Guadalupe RFPG. DEADLINE: August 14, 2026.

July 30, 2026

Nominees who either operate in or have interests in the Region 11 Guadalupe RFPG are being solicited to represent the following interest groups: Voting Members

Comal County residents concerned wastewater treatment plant will damage Canyon Lake, personal property

July 22, 2026

KSAT.com | July 20, 2026 GEAA is currently working with the Mystic Shores Neighbors, a community-led member group formed to support responsible growth and stronger water-quality

Texas water crisis explained: Why communities across the state are running dry – Growth, drought and political gridlock all play a role.

July 21, 2026

My SA | July 20, 2026 Across Texas, communities are facing tough realities when it comes to the resilience of their water supplies. Years-long drought,

Hill Country county leaders discuss groundwater, growth and legislative priorities

July 20, 2026

Fredericksburg Standard | Jul 1, 2026 County officials from across the Texas Hill Country gathered in Boerne on June 10 for the eighth County-to-County Coalition

White Rocks wastewater permit heads to contested hearing over environmental concerns