Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...Commun­ity College, the Austin Independent School District, and the Barton Springs Edwards Aqui­fer Conser­vation District. Find all our election..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 5-12

"...in this annual assault on algae and silt in Barton Springs. 9:15am. Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Rd...."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature

Point Austin: The Way We Were

In Austin's politics of nostalgia, the truth is a frequent casualty

"...Laura Dunn's documentary about the 1990s fight over development, Barton Springs, and the Save Our Springs Ordinance. The film..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Stratus Status

"...a demonstration and march organized by the Save Our Springs Alliance from Barton Springs to Tuesday night's meeting of..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Happy Trails on the Horizon?

AMTC's Vision Quest

"...Town Lake hub trail to another spoke trail following Barton Creek to Barton Springs. Other spokes along Shoal, Johnson,..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Enviro Groups Oppose Plans for Violet Crown Venue

20,000-seat venue would sit amidst Barton Creek preserve

"...The development, which is surrounded by the Nature Conservancy's Barton Creek Habitat Preserve and the creek itself, has plans..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Turning Point

Relations on the Mend

"...the S.O.S. ordinance, there are different standards for the Barton Springs Recharge Zone, the Barton Creek Contributing Zone, and..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

City Staff Reports on Risks of Natural Gas Pipeline Through Edwards Aquifer

Council hears from Environmental Officer on Permian Highway Pipeline

"...that includes (among others) San Marcos, Kyle, Wimberley, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District,..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Last Call for Lowe's? Council Ready to Split

It's still 4-3 and holding as the controversial big-box deal goes up for final approval

"...Cofer, Robin Rather and Brigid Shea, or the Save Barton Creek Association. But the newest arrival on the deal..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Bunch Replies

"...of reliable information about the ongoing struggle to preserve Barton Springs, I have often written to correct, disagree or..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Column

Austin and Others Convince TCEQ to Change Graywater Reuse Rules

New rulemaking creates system of credits for beneficial reuse, incentivizes sound environmental practices

"...10 or 15 years ago that Austin and Dripping Springs had allied on an environmental issue, nobody would have..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Not Saving the Salamander

"...alarm over lax federal rules governing development in the Barton Springs watershed, a new Bush Administration official has decided..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Parks Board Recommends Zilker Plan Despite Misinformation-Fueled Outrage

Stakeholders respond to 5,000-seat amphitheater concerns

"...right now. And because we are so close to Barton Springs, there are code restrictions on how much concrete..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...called at the time our redevelopment ordinance for the Barton Springs Zone, and if I can say just a..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District announced the winners of its..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Hot Buttons in Hays County

"...from LCRA water facilities on Hwy. 71 to Dripping Springs along Hwy. 290, and would potentially serve thousands of..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the appropriate place for new toll roads in the Barton Creek, Barton Springs, and Edwards Aquifer watersheds? That's the..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column

Can't We Preserve Our Preserves?

"...the appropriate place for new toll roads in the Barton Creek, Barton Springs, and Edwards Aquifer watersheds? That's the..."

Sept. 27, 2006 Postmarks

More Aquifer Discussion

"...that all recharge from Williamson Creek discharges to Cold Springs.” However, his Jan. 20 [“Postmarks”] letter states, “runoff and..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Postmarks

So Is It Safe for My Dog to Swim in Austin This Summer?

City environmental scientist talks toxic algae forecast, mitigation

"...asked Brent Bellinger, a senior environmental scientist for Austin Watershed Protection, for some advice on where the risk is..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Are the Waters Rising at Bouldin Creek?

New FEMA floodplain maps raise neighborhood questions about proposed developments

"...100 years or so. George Oswald, manager of the Watershed Engineering Division with the city's Watershed Protection and Review..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Give Them Hell, Bill!

"...and its single-minded focus on protecting all aspects of Barton Springs. Recent "Page Two" comments by Louis Black [April..."

April 27, 2006 Postmarks

FWS Punts Salamanders to TCEQ

Environmentalists decry shift in enforcement responsibility

"...If you've never seen a Barton Springs salamander in the flesh, you're not alone. It..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Public Notice: First, Do No Harm

Council dives in

"...Tuesday, Feb. 17: Watershed Protection, Environment and Endangered Species; Parks and Open Space..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Study: Parking Lots Pollute

Common pavement sealant could be damaging waterways

"...Scientists from the city's Watershed Protection and Development Review Department had been studying PAH..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Southwest Growth: A Free Way to Bergstrom?

"...FM Properties, not only because it opens access to Barton Creek, but also because FM Properties owns frontage on..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Public Notice: A Drop in the Aquifer

Still in a drought, in the middle of a downpour

"...reverse a drop in the Hill Country's wells and springs and aquifers, or to come close to pulling Central..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hays County Turns Blue – and Green

New county leadership is keen on environmental stewardship

"...– County Judge Liz Sumter, Precinct 2 Commissioner Jeff Barton, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Karen Ford – dramatically changed..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...acres over the contributing and recharge zones of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer, including the 650 acres upstream from Barton..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Column

Actually There Are Three Independent Business Groups

"...acres over the contributing and recharge zones of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer, including the 650 acres upstream from Barton..."

Dec. 12, 2006 Postmarks

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