GEAA News Article Archive

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
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
House Committee Recommends Keeping the Status Quo
The Interim Report of the House Committee on Land and Resource Management has some overall good news in regards to what might or might not