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In Booming Central Texas Wastewater is Polluting Rivers and Streams.

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. 

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81st Legislative Session Recap

GEAA’s lobbyist, Jeff Heckler, has provided a summary of our legislative efforts for the 81st Session. Donations to GEAA’s legislative program are welcome and needed

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Brown is Beautiful

To address the severe drought conditions we are experiencing throughout the region, GEAA is mounting a campaign to give bragging rights to all of us

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