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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

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

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.

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.

Texans living and working along the Austin/San Antonio I-35 corridor are invited to attend the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s first Central Texas Environmental Summit on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Schertz Civic Center in Schertz. Under the theme of “Collaboration Along the Corridor,” the summit’s mission is to give stakeholders the opportunity to work together on seeking solutions to environmental challenges in the community. TCEQ commissioners will participate in presentations on environmental topics that affect Central Texas, such as water availability and air quality. In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to discuss environmental concerns with their local legislative leaders

California Pizza Kitchen is sponsoring great food for a great cause. Now giving back is as easy as enjoying a meal with your family and friends. On July 13th, 2011 the Alamo Quarry location of California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of all its proceeds from take-out, catering, dine-in, and alcohol sales to the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. It has never been this easy to protect your Aquifer! All you have to do is print out this flyer and bring it in with you anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 13th show up, and enjoy a great meal