New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders

Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling

"...not turning around anytime soon. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for the..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...Act. The action is a direct response to the planned 1,400-acre Mirasol Springs development along Hamilton Pool Road and..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...one of the fastest-developing regions in the country prioritize conservation? That's the hope of the ambitious Great Springs Project,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pipeline, Drought Key Issues in the Aquifer Conservation District Election

The Aquifer simmers in bottom-of-ballot race

"...The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is not only a mouthful to say –..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...almost all of them to speak out against the plans that they feared would degrade the springs. "Austin was..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Does Anybody Want the Warren Wildlife Gallery in Bouldin Creek?

Rick Warren's indoor safari brings turmoil to the South Austin neighborhood

"...guide in early November. Sharpe doesn't fancy herself a conservationist like Warren, but said she's learned a great deal..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...genuine moon man Buzz Aldrin, Gawker founder Nick Denton, Planned Parenthood’s Cecilia Richards, and 16-time WWE champion John Cena...."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Morrison to Mayor: 'It's Not Personal, It's Policy'

Leffingwell refuses to give up Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Planning Org. seat

"...seat on the coordinating committee of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Planning Organization...."

July 4, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

‘It’s Not Personal, It’s Policy’

Effort to remove mayor from committee goes nowhere, for now

"...seat on the coordinating committee of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan...."

July 2, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 30-July 6

"...TEXAS CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN Fill out Texas Parks & Wildlife's online..."

July 1, 2011 News Column

Eco-Currents: Spring Roundup

Butterflies, hummingbirds, power plants, and more

"...the students are building an outdoor classroom with native habitats for birds, lizards, and other atypical classmates. With an..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

No Surprises in City's Answer to WTP4 Suit

Water plant controversy keeps on churning

"...alleged environmental violations related to the ever-controversial Water Treatment Plant No. 4. (That's not to be confused with another,..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

City Hall Hustle: Hell or High Water

WTP4 opposition increasing – and increasingly not on the same page

"...With a monster municipal issue like Water Treatment Plant No. 4, not everyone's going to be on the..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Are You Sustainable?

Current and former Austinites vying for city post

"...funding, environmental reporting metrics, and energy, water, and resource conservation...."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Chief Sustainability Officer Finalists Announced

Meet them June 3

"...Founder/President, EcoNetwork – Austin. • Natalie Marquis, General Manager, Habitat Suites Hotel; Executive Director, Texas Solar Energy Society –..."

May 28, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, June 11-18

"...UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY WITHIN THE EVENT INDUSTRY 10am-noon. Habitat Suites, 500 E. Highland Mall Blvd., 467-6000. Free. Register..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...• CITY LAYS OUT BELT-TIGHTENING PLAN Facing a $20 million General Fund shortfall, the city's..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...could read, that's how they'd interpret the "Certified Wildlife Habitat" signs dotting yards around Austin. The Jester Estates neighborhood..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Feature

Hays County Turns Blue – and Green

New county leadership is keen on environmental stewardship

"...with a green streak. He's been as enthusiastic about conservation as his colleagues. "Conservation and protection of open space..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Day Trips

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, outside of Glen Rose, seems to get better with age

"...the worldwide herd as part of the Species Survival Plan...."

June 13, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

"...trustee Robert Schneider pointed to the strengths of the planned bond, saying, "As [AISD super­intendent] Dr. Forgione always tells..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Assistant County Attorney Randy Leavitt have both said they plan to join the race. Retiring Judge Jeanne Meurer, longtime..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...paper, the river provided its own best precept for conservation. What river-floater wouldn't rally to support a healthy riparian..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...A second lawsuit is being filed to block the planned Wal-Mart at the former Northcross mall; the Allandale Neighborhood..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

More Developing Stories

A calendar of upcoming urban planning events

"...and a young metropolis' thoughts turn to … urban planning and design, judging from recent and upcoming events around..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Bill Bunch Is Against New Water Plant

"...build a new $300 million to $500 million water plant in a prime endangered-species habitat near the half-empty Lake..."

Feb. 27, 2007 Postmarks

To the Lighthouse

After 20 years, WTP4 returns to a still unanswered question: Do we need it?

"...Sam Biscoe. The topic was the city's proposed water plant, Water Treatment Plant No. 4, expected (at full build-out)..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the challenge to House Speaker Tom Craddick's reign by Plano Republican Brian McCall. Craddick says he has 109 pledges..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...That's the contradictory but intriguing proposition offered by "conservation development," a national movement now taking shape as a..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• The Travis Co. Commissioners Court rejected City Council's plan to use the Cortaña tract for a new water..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

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