Texas lawmakers need to empower local communities to make decisions about projects that use vast amounts of water. By: Annalisa Peace, for the Express News June 7, 2025
We’ve spent years working on solutions—and now is the time for action. 📰 Read our latest update for trusted relief resources, what caused this catastrophic event, and how GEAA is working to make Flash Flood Alley safer for us all.
Texas Public Radio | By Jerry Clayton Published April 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM CDT https://www.tpr.org/news/2025-04-24/subdivision-critics-want-to-know-deal-between-metro-health-and-lennar-homes-wastewater-operator
By: Inside Climate News Dylan Baddour April 27, 2025 A bill in the Texas Legislature would protect the last 21 pristine watersheds. But for years, previous attempts have been defeated by powerful homebuilders. GEAA’s Technical Director Mike Clifford stated that opposition from community groups has already pushed many developers to seek land application permits. “The problem now is we just have too many of these,” he said. “They’re popping up everywhere.” The TCEQ has issued 413 active permits for land application of treated wastewater, according to online records, and 2,374 active permits for discharge.
San Antonio Express News Liz Teitz April 14, 2025 https://www.expressnews.com/hill-country/article/hays-county-dripping-springs-fitzhugh-concert-20275009.php GEAA is one of three organizations involved. Attorneys for these three organizations have asked for hearings. GEAA is joined by Fitzhugh Neighbors, a group of residents near the proposed venue, and by Save Our Springs Alliance, an Austin-based conservation organization. All three groups have individual members who meet the criteria for a hearing, including property owners within 1 mile of the proposed venue. A hearing has been requested to address whether the permit will protect surface water quality, groundwater, and wildlife. Consideration of the potential impacts of stormwater runoff and compliance
April 15, 2025 KVUE Developers have proposed a 70-acre resort and residential community on State Highway 71 near Bee Cave, called White Rocks. https://www.kvue.com/article/money/economy/boomtown-2040/controversial-development-near-barton-creek-changed/269-65bb6c18-c743-481e-b5bb-7a28f62558c4
Dear GEAA members and friends, Yesterday Mayor Jones and the San Antonio City Council unanimously voted to deny the creation of a Municipal Utility District
Fischer Neighbors are organizing to push back against a proposed development that would squeeze roughly 850 homes onto about 230 acres of rural land. This
San Antonio Current by Michael KarlisFebruary 5, 2026 🚨 BIG NEWS for water defenders! Today the San Antonio City Council stood strong for clean water, unanimously
This coming Thursday, February 5th, San Antonio City council will be voting on whether to approve the creation of a Municipal Utility District (MUD) for
GEAA Technical Director Mike Clifford presented at a community meeting in Salado, along with GEAA Member Group Save Texas Streams’ Advocacy Director Brian Zabcik. The
By Annalisa Peace, For the Express-News For the past three years, The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance has partnered with the city of Grey Forest and the