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Reliant Energy Supports GEAA through Carbon Offset Campaign
Aside from your membership dues, one of the most reliable sources of operational funding comes through our membership in EarthShare of Texas. During April there are two EarthShare inititatives that GEAA will benefit from. GEAA is pleased to announce the second year of The Reliant EcoShareSM, a way that Texans can support GEAA and offset their own carbon production at the same time. Reliant and EarthShare of Texas have launched a program that allows Reliant customers to help reduce their carbon footprints through the purchase of carbon offsets. And for each customer-purchased offset, Reliant will make a contribution to EarthShare of
GEAA 8th Anniversary Party
The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance requests the honor of your presence in celebrating our 8th anniversary with a party & steak dinner. Hosted by the San Geronimo Valley Alliance to be held at the White Ranch in Helotes, Texas on Saturday, May 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (dinner served at 7:00) Steak Dinner and Open Bar featuring fine wines and beer courtesy of Blue Star Brewery Vegetarian option prepared by Chef Dianne Silent Auction and Raffle $150.00/ticket for non-members $125.00/ticket for members (each ticket admits 2 guests) Tickets may be purchased on-line or by mailing payment to: Greater Edwards
Loka Studio – Yoga for a Cause supports GEAA during April
Loka Studios, providing family friendly yoga and a fully equipped Pilates studio at 18817 FM 2252 is celebrating Earth Day 2012 by donating proceeds from their classes to GEAA during the month of April. Stop by and partake of yoga, Pilates, belly dancing classes. They also offer meditation and health and nutrition counseling. So, stop by during the month of April and support GEAA while getting fit and healthy for this summer. You can reach them at lokastudios@gmail.com / 210-653-5652
GEAA and SOS Commission Study of Land-Applied Effluents on the Edwards Aquifer
A new report released by the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and Save Our Springs Alliance shows that the state’s permitting of land disposal of wastewater is failing to protect the Edwards Aquifer and Hill Country springs, creeks, rivers, and groundwater. According to the report, Land Applied Wastewater Effluent Impacts on the Edwards Aquifer, prepared by Dr. Lauren Ross, Ph.D., P.E. of Glenrose Engineering, a growing body of evidence establishes that poorly operated systems and a lack of permit standards are putting water resources at risk and leading to pollution. Building on current studies and data, Dr. Ross’s report undertakes a comprehensive
TWRI to host Watershed Coordinators Roundtable, Stakeholder Facilitation Training
The Texas Water Resources Institute will host a Texas Watershed Coordinators Roundtable Jan. 25 at the Texas Farm Bureau Conference and Training Center in Waco. To RSVP, visit http://watershedplanning.tamu.edu. Preceding the roundtable, a Stakeholder Facilitation Training will be held Jan. 24, also at the Texas Farm Bureau Conference and Training Center. The training, instructed by Charlie MacPherson of Tetra Tech, will highlight the tools used to effectively identify, engage and involve stakeholders throughout a watershed to restore and maintain healthy environmental conditions. More information and registration is available online.
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 8 will help Texas, secure a reliable supply of water for our children and grandchildren, protect water quality in our streams, rivers and aquifers, increase our water supply, which will help keep water rates affordable, and enhance water conservation by encouraging more efficient water usage. For more information click here.
2013 National and International Summit on Groundwater in San Antonio
The National and International Conference on Groundwater April 28-May 2, 2013 • San Antonio, Texas Groundwater is a resource to be protected. It ignores political
EarthShare Texas and H-E-B Tear-pad Campaign support GEAA
GEAA is pleased to announce that H-E-B has selected EarthShare of Texas to be the beneficiary of its in-store coupon promotion for April, in recognition
Reliant Energy Supports GEAA through Carbon Offset Campaign Year Three
GEAA is pleased to announce the third year of The Reliant EcoShareSM, a way that Texans can support GEAA and offset their own carbon production
Xeriscaping Bills will conserve Texas Water
Dear GEAA members and friends, In today’s news are two excellent bills that GEAA is pleased to endorse. Senate Bill 198 and House Bill 449,
If you can’t see it, does that mean it’s not there?
Dear GEAA members and friends, Heads up on bad bill filed last Friday: H.B. 824 – Callegari would triple the volume of sewage spills that
Using “Rainy Day” Funds for Water Conservation a Great Idea!
The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) endorses the position stated jointly by the Lone Star Sierra Club and the National Wildlife Federation – Meeting Texas