GEAA News Article Archive

Deadly Beitel Creek flood should put spotlight on floodplain development
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.
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
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.
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
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
KVUE News | July 7, 2026 Developers have proposed a 70-acre resort and residential community anchored by a 10,000-seat outdoor venue on SH 71 near

A Texas Family Passed Up Millions to Turn Their Ranch Into a Nature Preserve
Texas Monthly By Will Bostwick June 29, 2023 https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/texas-family-ranch-honey-creek-state-natural-area/

Will there be enough land, water to go around?
Herald Zeitung Tom Jones July 8 2023 GEAA Executive Director speaks on what’s happening in Comal County with our land and water and what it

GEAA NEWS UPDATE: Once to become a subdivision now 515 acres will be added to Honey Creek Natural Area! 6-22-23
Dear GEAA members and friends, Today it was announced that the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the Texas Nature Conservancy have reached an agreement

Bulverde residents protest TCEQ permit to dump wastewater into Dry Comal Creek
KSAT 12 Camelia Juarez, Reporter Adam Barraza, Photojournalist Published: June 8, 2023 at 6:15 PM https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/06/08/bulverde-residents-protest-tceq-permit-to-dump-wastewater-into-dry-comal-creek/

State Senator Roland Gutierrez becomes latest to oppose proposed Hill Country wastewater plant
Lindsey Carnett San Antonio Report June 5, 2023

Critics set to push back against Comal County project that calls for 1,400 homes, wastewater plant
Ricardo Delgado, Barry Harrell, San Antonio Express-News June 6, 2023 GEAA & Preserve Our Hill Country Environment Foundation wrote letters to TCEQ officials requesting a