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The Edwards Aquifer Ecosystem of Central Texas is one of our most
valuable, irreplaceable and endangered public treasures.
The EPA recognizes it as a "Sole Source" water supply. It is the
only source of drinking water for millions of Texans.
It is our right and duty to preserve and protect the Aquifer,
its contributing Hill Country watersheds, its great springs,
and its native biodiversity for the benefit of all residents
and all future generations. As individuals and community-based
organizations, we invite everyone who shares the desire to
preserve the Edwards Aquifer to join with us.
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Join the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance for an evening of fun at the expense of Mayor Phil Hardberger at the Bright Shawl Tea Room on October 10th, 2012...
or mail check to
GEAA, PO Box 15618, San Antonio, Texas 78212
Proceeds are tax deductable and will support the programs of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance
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A new report released by the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and Save Our Springs Alliance shows that the state’s permitting of land disposal of wastewater is failing to protect the Edwards Aquifer and Hill Country springs, creeks, rivers, and groundwater. According to the report, Land Applied Wastewater Effluent Impacts on the Edwards Aquifer, prepared by Dr. Lauren Ross, Ph.D., P.E. of Glenrose Engineering, a growing body of evidence establishes that poorly operated systems and a lack of permit standards are putting water resources at risk and leading to pollution ...
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The Texas Water Resources Institute will host a Texas Watershed Coordinators Roundtable Jan. 25 at the Texas Farm Bureau Conference and Training Center in Waco. To RSVP, visit watershedplanning.tamu.edu. Preceding the roundtable, a Stakeholder Facilitation Training will be held Jan. 24, also at the Texas Farm Bureau Conference and Training Center. The training, instructed by Charlie MacPherson of Tetra Tech, will highlight the tools used to effectively identify, engage and involve stakeholders throughout a watershed to restore and maintain healthy environmental conditions. More information and registration is available online.
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Texans living and working along the Austin/San Antonio I-35 corridor are invited to attend the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s first Central Texas Environmental Summit on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Schertz Civic Center in Schertz.
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The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) is pleased to announce The Reliant EcoShareSM, a new way that Texans can support GEAA and offset their own carbon production at the same time.
Through this program, Reliant Energy in partnership with EarthShare of Texas has launched a program that allows Reliant customers to help reduce their carbon footprints -- while giving back to their favorite organizations -- through the purchase of carbon offsets ...
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Wayne Hollomon Price, who helped fund foundations and charitable organizations that supported environmental awareness and preservation, died May 19th.
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Watch this video clip to learn about actions in the State Legislature that will take away your right to protect your property from pollution. Representative Craig Eiland discusses the impact of the Bonnen Amendment to SB 875.
Take action today, let your State Senator know that you oppose the Bonnen Amendment to SB 875 to give polluters immunity from civil suits.
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| Watch this video clip of State Representatives Anchia and Solomons discussing the ramifications to all Texans of the Chisum amendment (Amendment #40) to the TCEQ Sunset Bill (HB 2694). This motion passed by a 2:1 vote on April 19th. Thanks to Alliance for Clean Texas for providing this footage.
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Citizens across Texas suffered a significant loss of their rights protect private property and water resources when the State House of Representatives voted last night to adopt the Chisum amendment to the TCEQ Sunset Legislation. Even sadder, the 96 to 44 vote wasn’t even close. See how your representative voted here.
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A very serious threat to our ability to control pollution here in Texas is coming up in the House of Representatives today (Tuesday, April 19th). State Rep. Warren Chisum will attempt to sully HB 2694 - the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) "sunset" legislation - with an amendment that is identical to HB 3037 that would gut the process for contesting TCEQ permits - a process that currently allows citizens to improve pollution control permits or even stop the issuance of permits for bad projects.
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The Sunset Advisory Commission public hearing on TCEQ will take place on Wednesday, December 15th. Join us that day in the Capitol as we continue to participate in this once-in-a-decade opportunity to make our state a healthier and safer place to live, work and raise our families.
Click READ MORE for the day's schedule...
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Those of you to the north will have your opportunity to speak up in Austin on Wednesday November 17th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Bass Lecture Hall, LBJ School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin campus Map and Directions
Perhaps we will see you there, orat the Sunset Review Commission Hearing at the State Capitol on December 15th. And, if meetings are not your thing, you can always submit your comments via e-mail to: http://www.sunset.state.tx.us/question.htm. We hope that these town halls will show legislators that Texans are making the TCEQ sunset process a priority, and that you will continue to be engaged throughout the legislative session.
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Forum to Address State Water Issues
SEGUIN − The League of Women Voters (LWV) and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) are co-sponsoring a regional public forum, "State Water: What You Should Know." The forum will be held 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the GBRA River Annex, 905 Nolan, in Seguin, TX.
The purpose of the forum is to address issues regarding the allocation of water in Texas. Experts will describe the state water plan, the Region L water plan, information from the Headwaters region in Kerr County, current state regulations that govern the sale and transfer of water rights by river authorities, and the permitting of water transfers by groundwater districts. Participants will also hear about upcoming legislation relating to water allocation.
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Water is the cornerstone of our future.
-Protecting our water now enhances our future health, economy and quality of life.
-Voting for Proposition 1 on November 2 will give San Antonians the tools we need to protect our water for tomorrow.
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The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance invites you to join state, local and county elected officials from San Antonio and surrounding communities to recount your experiences with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and to share their suggestions for improving this agency, in light of TCEQ’s upcoming Sunset Review.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Sunset Review Town Hall Meeting.
Monday, November 8th from 6:00 – 8:30pm
San Antonio Central Library Auditorium
600 Soledad*, San Antonio, Texas
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| GEAA is pleased to announce the second year of The Reliant EcoShareSM, a way that Texans can support GEAA and offset their own carbon production at the same time. Reliant and EarthShare of Texas have launched a program that allows Reliant customers to help reduce their carbon footprints through the purchase of carbon offsets.
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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. regarding the proposed Hills of Castle Rock development located ten miles northwest of Helotes.
The Hills of Castle Rock's application for a permit to release wastewater effluent into the San Geronimo Creek, a major conduit of recharge to the Edwards Aquifer, inspired State Representative David Leibowitz to file HB 595 (State Senator Leticia Van de Putte filed companion SB 822) to prohibit this practice. Under the terms of the agreement, no effluent will be released into the San Geronimo Creek and impervious cover is limited to 15%.
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The Texas A&M Graduate Water Program, Texas Agrilife Extension, and the Texas Water Development Board have planned a conference addressing pumping limits for Texas’ aquifers and the desired future condition process. The upcoming conference is scheduled for January 20-21, 2010, and will be held at the Thompson Conference Center on the UT Austin campus.
The slate of speakers represents some of the most important players in groundwater management in Texas and the various presentations are sure to address many of the most challenging issues currently facing groundwater managers in Texas. This process will also directly impact Texas landowners.
Read on for a detailed agenda and instructions for registration. ...
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| GEAA and AGUA (Aquifer Guardians in Urban Areas) recently submitted initial comments on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process to assess improvements to Loop 1604 from Potranco Road to I-35 North. Read the full text here and let us know what you think!
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(AUSTIN, TX) Decisions about supplying energy and water to Texas’ growing population can no longer be made in isolation from each other, according to The Energy-Water Nexus in Texas, a joint report released today by the University of Texas and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
“Failure to consider the links between water and energy could undermine both resources, where constraints in water become constraints in energy, or vice-versa,” said Michael Webber, report co-author and associate director of the University of Texas Center for International Energy & Environmental Policy. “On the other hand, policies that address both energy and water can increase efficiency and reduce costs for Texans.” ...
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Did you miss Texas Parks and Wildlife's documentary, Texas: The State of Flowing Water? Don't worry! You can watch the full show online. Explore the threats facing Texas water and learn what can be done to help. Watch the video here ...
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