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SOS variance for aquifer development fails to win Environmental Commission support
Friday, October 4, 2024 by Amy Smith City of Austin should not capitulate to Milestone developers on increasing impervious cover limits on the recharge zone.
GEAA is seeking a full-time Natural Resources Project Manager
This candidate will lead the planning, development, and execution of natural resource projects for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. A full job description is available here. To apply send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of references to annalisa@aquiferalliance.org, write Job Application in subject line.
GEAA Launches new interactive website “Under Our Feet”.
On The Record with Randy Beamer | August 16, 2024 As we celebrate National Water Quality Month this August, we are asking GEAA members and friends to please TAKE THE PLEDGE to protect what is under our feet!!! Have little ones? They can do their part too by adopting a salamander! GEAA was thrilled to have the opportunity for our Policy Director Rachel Hanes, to sit with KLRN’s On the Record host Randy Beamer, to talk about an exciting new campaign we have just released called “Under Our Feet”. The campaign is all about raising awareness of what is under our
Local environmentalists in court battle to defend Helotes Creek threatened by proposed development
By: KENS 5 Hannah Tiede Aug. 14, 2024 KENS 5 interviews GEAA staff as we share the good news that Helotes homeowners got their first victory to keep their creek clean! The Texas Commission for Environmental Quality has cleared the way for a court battle. It’s important to note that the judge’s decision could impact ALL of Bexar County if Lennar Homes is allowed to dump up to 4 million gallons of treated effluent into Helotes Creek daily. GEAA continues to drive the message to all involved that the treated effluent will pollute our aquifer impacting ALL San Antonians! Stay tuned…the
Regulators: Critics can continue fight against Guajolote Ranch wastewater plant
By Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express News Aug. 14, 2024 GEAA, San Antonio Metro Health, and resident Elizabeth Ann Toepperwein, who owns property near the proposed discharge point, are among those meeting requirements to contest the permit for the proposed Guajolote Ranch Wastewater treatment plant, which could release up to 1 million gallons of treated treated wastewater per day into Helotes Creek.
GEAA Board Member Alan Montemayor speaks on plastic pollution in Texas Waterways.
KLRN On the Record | Randy Beamer Aug, 8 2024
Hill Country water quality: Challenges and Solutions
Texas Public Radio| By Texas Water Symposium On April 11, the Hill Country Alliance and Schreiner University hosted their annual Texas Water Symposium on these
The EPA just provided Guajolote Ranch opponents a boost.
San Antonio Express News/Steve Lee April 23,2024On April 10, the EPA issued its first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standards to protect against harmful perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
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.
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
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
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
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