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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal for Citizen Bill of Rights for Artificial Intelligence
Since the prospect of data centers is of great concern to the members of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, we were delighted to learn what Governor DeSantis has proposed for the state of Florida. We would definitely support such an initiative for the state of Texas. We are especially supportive of the measures related to consumer protections for data centers. THE VILLAGES, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to protect consumers by establishing an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights for citizens. Additionally, Governor DeSantis announced a proposal to protect Floridians from footing the bill for Hyperscale AI Data Centers and

Houston We Have A Problem: Solid Rocket Motor Testing Over The Edwards Aquifer?
We recently learned that Texas State University came to an agreement with X-Bow, a company working on improving rocket motor technology and manufacturing. The problem is that the University has agreed to allow this process to occur at the Freeman Ranch, which is very sensitive land over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. This information comes to us right after the news that the University received approval from the Board of Regents to purchase the sensitive DuPont tract, which has karst features that are directly connected to Spring Lake through the San Marcos Springs. If Texas State University is willing to risk contamination of

At the request of Guajolote Ranch owners, Richard H. “Rick” LePere, Sidney E. “Gene” Edwards Jr. and Marcie Edwards, the City is scheduled to discuss an application for a Municipal Utility District (MUD) at their B Session meeting on Wednesday, December 17th. City Council will be voting to approve this request sometime in January, 2026.
The establishment of a MUD will allow Lennar to secure approximately $150 million in bond funding to finance total costs of infrastructure within the Guajolote Ranch development – which will be repaid by those who purchase homes at Guajolote Ranch. It is highly likely that Lennar will abandon this project if they are not allowed to pass on the costs of infrastructure, including the waste water treatment plant. If this MUD is not approved by the City, the applicant has the option of removing Guajolote Ranch from San Antonio’s ETJ and going to the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to

Texas Senator Campbell opposes Guajolote Ranch project over public health concerns
NEWS4SA by Phil SterlingThu, December 4, 2025 Texas Senator Campbell opposes Guajolote Ranch project over public health concerns

Coalition of natural resource experts calls for action after deadly Hill Country Floods
KSAT | By Madalynn Lambert and Mason Hickok Published July 18, 2025 at 4:23AM https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/07/18/coalition-of-natural-resource-experts-calls-for-action-after-deadly-hill-country-floods

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 June 7, 2025
81st Legislature Status
With two weeks left of the 81st Legislative Session, we need to do all that we can to promote the bills that managed to make
Noche Verde May 14: Benefit for GEAA, BuildSA Green, USGBC & Green Spaces Alliance
Don’t miss your chance to party and shop to benefit your favorite green causes! Big Grass Bamboo is throwing a fundraiser for us on Thursday,
Hays County Greenprint Stakeholder Meeting: Monday, June 1st
Please save the date for the next Hays County Greenprint Stakeholder meeting: Monday, June 1st 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dripping Springs ISD Central Administration
Call for Action: U.S. Surface Transportation Act
In the next few weeks, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider reauthorizing the Surface Transportation Act. We need your help to tell
S.B. 2222: Worthy of Our Support
Time is getting short to move important legislation onto the floor. Please take a minute to call or email your Representatives and Senators about S.B.
Check Out SA Mayoral Candidates’ Stands On Water
City of San Antonio Mayoral candidates, Castro, Cibrian and DeBerry-Meija discuss water issues at the Environmental Candidates Forum held at the Little Carver Theater on