Nukes Not So Nice for Texas Groundwater

South Texans are banding together to demand tougher regulation of uranium mining

"...their toxic waste and the plants' voracious use of water, Texans are increasingly up in arms over groundwater pollution..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Cool City: The Leffingwell Lens

One council member's view of the Austin Climate Protection Plan

"...Year award from the Texas chapter of the American Water Works Association, which represents public and for-profit water-service providers...."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

To Your Health

What is the best drinking water to consume while pregnant?

"...pregnant, and I want to provide the best possible water for my family and myself. What is the best..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...delivers a friendly, rambling talk on the progress of water district legislation at the Capitol, another water board official..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Slimed!

Is Barton Springs Pool Losing Its Soul to Algae?

"...The waters of Barton Springs Pool are still cool and inviting,..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Whole Truce

Gary Bradley ponders the significance of his proposed settlement agreement with the city of Austin.

"...Bradley convinced legislators to create the Southwest Travis County Water District, an entity that prevented the city from enforcing..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Council Watch

Important Council actions in 1999 and what's on the agenda for 2000.

"...1. LCRA Water Deal. Chinatown it wasn't, but the collaboration of all..."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Annexation Relief Act

Council Aids Its Newest Citizens

"...built to conform with the strict Save Our Springs water quality ordinance, but which the council could have forced..."

May 1, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

The Laws of the Land

Hatfield and McCoy Drama Unfolds Over Aquifer

"...a local governmental body should manage the Edwards Aquifer water supply. In reality, the proposition has kindled about as..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...January 23, fog enshrouded the lofty slopes of the waterway that meanders through the heart of Austin. In the..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Doin' the Turnaround

Eric Mitchell's CURE for Downtown

"...* The Capital Recovery fee charged for new water and wastewater lines added to a development. Water and..."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Column

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...(which Bradley spearheaded), new ordinances regulating development in the watershed, and, of course, (promoted) market demand for growth in..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

S.o.s. 101

"...and development communities could well be dead in the water. How did we get to where we are now?..."

April 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

All-Star Team

"...its bounds in the areas of land use and water quality protection. The courts agreed, and struck several of..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

God's Steward at the TNRCC

In Barry McBee's Environment, Politics and Religion Mix

"...to regulation is most evident in the agency's air quality programs. McBee and Bush have persistently fought the Clinton..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...explanation, effectively canceled the presentation of an expert on water quality at last Thursday's council meeting...."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Back ~ In Black?

SOS Is Arisen: Let the Confetti Rain Down

"...County court that invalidated the Save Our Springs (SOS) water quality ordinance. The original lawsuit against the city over..."

Aug. 9, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Austin’s Least-Loved Landfill May Be Poised to Grow Again

The other ACL: The Austin Community Landfill

"...an odor complaint with the Texas Commission on Envi­ron­mental Quality after being "overwhelmed by the smell of garbage." Another..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin @ Large: Time to Repeal SOS?

What's really at stake in the proposed Temple-Inland deal

"...and pursue other strategies for managing growth and protecting water quality in the southwest quadrant of town. But I..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Chasing Gary, Part 2

"...Bradley or FMP might have had to create a water-quality zone. In 1995, the Texas Legislature passed a law..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

"...which seeks to impose regulations requiring voter approval on water and wastewater facilities proposed outside the city limits. The..."

Sept. 5, 1997 News Feature

Dead Salamanders

Salamanders Dying as Endangered Debate Continues

"...the animal was based on numerous factors, including deteriorating water quality in Barton Springs and declining numbers in the..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

"...generating the same controversy it once did, plans for Water Treatment Plant No. 4 are still under way at..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...planning decisions, and we believe it is critical that water quality, natural areas, and water supply remain top priorities..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column

Barton Springs Reopens, With Great Pleasure

The Statesman-spawned toxics crisis is finally over, but threats to Austin water quality remain.

"...from state and federal health agencies that no, the water in Barton Springs Pool is not liquid cancer, City..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Gasoline Alley

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

"...Austin. "Let's face it, El Paso has an air quality problem. Do they really need cheaper gas?"..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Dispersal of Wastewater a Major Problem

"...grave concerns being expressed about the spray dispersal of wastewater in the Barton Springs contributing zone, yet that is..."

April 1, 2008 Postmarks

To the Lighthouse

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

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

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Authority for the construction and operation of the city's wastewater system, imagine our surprise and dismay when we read..."

May 12, 2006 Column

Props 1 and 2 Will Hurt, Not Help

"...Editor, We are all parks, trails, open-space, and clean-water advocates who have worked for decades to protect and..."

May 10, 2006 Postmarks

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