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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

GEAA Assistant Manager Job Posting

June 21, 2021

Calling all jacks of all trades: the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is seeking a permanent full-time Assistant Manager to add to our team. To learn more and see how to apply, you can find the job posting here.

Conserving the Edwards Plateau: Land, Water, and Development.

November 24, 2020

Join GEAA and the Texas Real Estate Advocacy and Defense Coalition for a presentation by Char Miller

Newly released report from GEAA Policy Director Rachel Hanes: “Water for Residents: Ensuring housing solutions do not worsen the water crisis in the Edwards and Trinity aquifer region,”

February 6, 2025

More below from Chad Swiatecki Austin Monitor Thursday, February 6, 2025

Hundreds turned out for the Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance’s Million Gallon March to demonstrate oppostition to Lennar’s Guajolote development in Grey Forest on Sunday Feb. 2nd 2025.

February 6, 2025

The march hosted by Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance was meant to demonstrate the million gallons per day of sewage effluent that will flow into Helotes Creek

Million Gallon March- Sunday Feb. 2nd 2-4pm

January 29, 2025

The Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance is holding a meeting and Million Gallon March to demonstrate opposition to Lennar’s Guajolote development in Grey Forest.

Lennar Homes faces backlash over sewage discharge plans in the Hill Country

January 27, 2025

By Zachary-Taylor Wright MySA Jan. 24, 2025. The builder wants to discharge 600,000 gallons a day of treated water into creeks https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/wastewater-dumping-texas-hill-country-20041291.php

New GEAA Member Group Comfort Neighbors, holdong second Town Hall meeting on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 2pm to organize opposition to Lennar’s Comfort 590 development.

January 17, 2025

The meeting will take place at the The Lobby Coffee Shop 523 Seveth St. Comfort, TX. If you are unable to attend but would like

Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance holding a meeting and Million Gallon March to demonstrate oppostition to Lennar’s Guajolote development in Grey Forest. SUNDAY FEB. 2nd 2025!!!