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
GEAA’s Executive Director Annalisa Peace will be speaking at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center’s Second Annual Water Festival. The event is on Saturday, March 29th. She will be joined by other speakers including educators and activists. They will engage in community dialogue on local water issues. Come out and take part in the conversation! More about the festival here:
Deceleration News Greg Harman Feb. 14, 2025 YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE! Hundreds of residents gathered in Grey Forest, Texas earlier this month to decry plans for 2,900 homes on the outskirts of San Antonio—expected to discharge a million gallons of treated wastewater daily into the Helotes Creek watershed. Those who have studied the project said contamination could reach local water wells in less than a day after discharge. And, they warned, with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg amplifying the point, that contamination would inevitably reach the Edwards Aquifer, which is relied upon by nearly 2 million area residents. “There is a saying
U.S. District Court Judge Fred Biery denies a motion by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to dismiss as moot a lawsuit by GEAA member group
GEAA and San Geronimo Valley Alliance (SGVA) are very pleased to announce that a settlement agreement has been finalized between SGVA and BP Properties, Ltd.
Aquifer Groups Host US Fish and Wildlife Town Hall Meeting on Critical Habitat for Devils River Minnows When: Monday, September 22nd at 5:00 p.m. Where:
AUSTIN – Texas legislators unanimously elected Rep. Joe Straus III speaker of the state House Tuesday, making Straus the first San Antonio leader of the
