GEAA News Article Archive

🚨 ACTION ALERT: EPA Proposal Could Silence Texans in Air Permit Decisions
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GEAA MEMBER GROUP: PRESERVE OUR HILL COUNTRY ENVIRONMENT. Your Voice Matters – Act Before July 19The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed

Hays County commissioners reject Hays Commons development agreement
On Tuesday, the Hays County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to deny a proposed development agreement tied to the controversial Hays Commons project, located almost entirely

HELP STOP HAYS COMMONS
ATTN: GEAA MEMBERS AND FRIENDS WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP HAYS COMMONS In April, GEAA member group Hays Residents for Land and Water Protection

Barton Springs recharge zone: Still a bad place for freeways.
by: Annalisa Peace 4-20-26 We’ve never understood why highway authorities keep wanting to build freeways in one of the most precious and fragile places in

Rocket Testing, Data Centers, and Great News from Local Elected Officials
Dear GEAA members and friends, As National Groundwater Week concludes, we have been inundated with threats and gifts to both the quality and quantity of

Sen. Campbell Asks TCEQ to Evaluate Watershed Protections for Canyon Lake
State Sen. Donna Campbell put the TCEQ on notice, giving the regulatory body 30 days to respond to her request for an evaluation of Canyon

Texas lawmakers need to get serious about our water woes
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

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country. As recovery efforts begin, GEAA remains committed to improving stormwater management and preventing future disasters.
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

Subdivision critics want to know more about deal between San Antonio Metro Health, Lennar Homes wastewater operator
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

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,

Despite opposition, Hill Country music venue moves closer to reality
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
Developers pivot to resort proposal near Barton Creek, raising environmental concerns
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