Edwards Aquifer in Critical Stage Drought

Combination of reduced supply, lower than average rainfall in watersheds, and increased demand has caused both flow at Barton Springs and measured water levels to fall below critical indicators for first time in Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s 19-year history

"...You don't miss your water till the well runs dry. For the first time..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Musical Chairs

Re-shuffling the Deck at the City's Enviro Department

"...a pair of biologists from the Planning Environmental and Conservation Services Department (PECSD) will be shifted to the Parks..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...report from the Office of the City Auditor regarding Water Treatment Plant No. 4's controversial site-selection in the Cortaña..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Toilet flappers rank high on enviromentalists' agenda. Yes, toilet flappers.

"...may be sexy. Protecting rural communities' aquifers from private water companies may have an enticing David-and-Goliath appeal. Defining surface..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Council Watch

Water Gate: Is LCRA Offering City a Whale of a Deal?

"...Authority more than $1 billion to extend the city's water supply for 50 years. The LCRA has given the..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...that Fayette's operations interfere with LCRA's and Austin's shared water problems. Eventually closing Fayette would free up a massive..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...know it's controversial – but that's why I supported Water Plant 4 [Water Treatment Plant No. 4], and we..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Reasons to Conserve: The Message

Saving water means saving energy and protecting the climate

"...The city's water conservation campaign cites a whole roster of "Reasons to..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...only Austin Energy, Parks & Recreation, and the Austin Water Utility have completed detailed draft departmental climate action plans..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

What the Ordinance Says

"...The current draft of the proposed Travis Co. Conservation Development Ordinance defines two things: the incentives available to..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Preserving Planet Texas

Outdoor-loving Texans can thank the federal government for requiring the state to firm up its state parks planning over the next decade.

"...Wildlife Dept. released a draft of the Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan, a 10-year strategy for..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Lone Justice

To Protect Resources, Judge Bunton Defies Politicians

"...Water and endangered species are among the most controversial issues..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Opinion: With Lake Travis Still Under 50% Capacity, It Is Time to Rethink Our Lawns

Switching to sustainable landscaping practices can have a big impact

"...Traditional lush lawns are a water-sucking menace. In a time when drought continues to terrorize..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by Romir Jain

Then There's This: No Drought Here

So what if the lakes are half full – it rained, didn't it?

"...ago, during a City Council work session on Austin Water Utility's budget outlook, Mayor Lee Leffingwell raised the issue..."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Trading Grass for Cash

When it comes to water, Augustine is no saint

"...into a drought, it can be galling to watch water being sprayed on dying lawns. Now Austin Water has..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chamber Raises a Glass to WTP4

WTP4 supporters are a who's who collection of business interests

"...At last Thursday's city-sponsored Palmer Center debate over Water Treatment Plant No. 4, the opposing arguments could be..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Opinion: Charity, Not Profiteering

Policy is needed to halt abuses in conservation

"...destroying native habitat, reducing access to clean and plentiful water, and threatening agricultural production. Between 1997 and 2017, over..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Column by Ellen Gass

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...Would allow the Texas Water Development Board to issue revenue bonds (for various water..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements and Election Info

Our recommendations for the Nov. 8 election

"...Would allow the Texas Water Development Board to issue revenue bonds (for various water..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature

Plans in Play

The Big Eight

"...Land use and development patterns, transportation, mass transit, traffic/congestion, water/wastewater, solid waste, energy, utilities conservation and environmental resources, public..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Daily Hustle: 5/13/10 (Updated)

Arizona travel ban, water conservation, and other subjects left unsaid

"...The next briefing came regarding the Austin Water Utility's conservation marketing plan. Laura Morrison said she was..."

May 13, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...kick Falwell right in the ass." – Sen. Barry Goldwater, 1981, when asked what he thought of the Rev...."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'A Mayor Who Listens'

Sheryl Cole talks about her skills, her record, and what she learned on her 'house party tour'

"...on now with urban rail, housing, affordability, transportation, and water, what in your opinion is the most critical issue..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...13, agenda. Council is slated to adopt the Citizens Water Conservation Implementation Task Force recommendation to reduce total per..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature

Beside the Point

City Council gets ready to wade in the water (treatment plant)

"...decision on the noisily troubled plans to relocate Green Water Treatment Plant. True – the Machiavellian maneuvers, and multiple..."

June 23, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Keeping Austin Wild

As the population swells, officials and activists look for ways to preserve open space

"...and flirt. I sat for a while below the waterfall, and when I got out saw a four-foot snake..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Council Watch

High Chairs, Water Systems, and Jails

"...meeting, which will start with an item to provide water service to Freeport's proposed 700-acre Lantana development, located southwest..."

July 21, 1995 News Column

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...the deal with Tesla aren't sure exactly how much water the factory is using or will use, despite repeated..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Green Thoughts in a Green Shade

Adler and Martinez debate enviro records and policies

"...the Save Our Springs ordinance, utility and land planning, conservation programs, recycling, even (briefly) coyote management. Overall the exchanges..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Categories include Transportation (Proposition 1, $103.1 million); Drainage and Water Quality Protection (Prop. 2, $145 million); Parks Facilities and..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

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