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May 30, 2025 News Feature
Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery
Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic
"...the core of their artistic exploration is the Edwards Aquifer, the largest water source in Central Texas, and the..."
May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons
Council Updates Austin’s 100-Year Water Forward Plan
Amid increasing drought, conservation goals require customers’ help
"...water reuse. On the supply side, plans center around aquifer storage and recovery (storing water in an aquifer during..."
Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...years as it would require building over the Edwards Aquifer...."
Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature
City Invests Over $100 Million in New Public Safety HQ
South Austin campus will house APD, fire, and EMS
"...the site’s proximity to Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer, while Doug Greco, a candidate for mayor, highlighted that..."
Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...knows, it may never again. So the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage III critical drought last..."
Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature
Opinion: More Transit and Housing Options in More Locations Are Critical for Austin’s Future
The executive director of Transit Forward on the positive environmental impacts of greater density
"...the less opportunity water has to seep into the aquifers that feed our community’s springs and water supply...."
Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Bill McCamley
Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion
Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies
"...One of the main supply-side strategies, Aquifer Storage and Recovery, was first pitched by Austin Water..."
Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
In Politics to Win, Again and Again
Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected
"...Freeport-McMoRan had proposed a massive housing development over the aquifer in the Barton Creek Watershed, a development scientists warned..."
Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin
Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces
"...history and biology of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer. There’s even an annual tradition on New Year’s Day..."
Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright
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
"...current landscaping practices, we will soon see the Ogallala Aquifer or the Great Lakes deplete at a faster rate...."
Aug. 9, 2024 Column by Romir Jain
City Council to Initiate Planning for Climate Change Bond Package
The bond would go before voters in 2025 or 2026
"...But leading up to the meeting, some Council offices..."
July 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Day Trips: Cypress Falls Swimming Hole, Woodcreek
Natural swimming area is having a good year
"...has had a good year. Spring rains filled the aquifer that supplies the water to the swimming hole and..."
July 12, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...will draw water from a fifth source: the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. They’ll be able to use this new pipeline as..."
June 28, 2024 News Feature
It’s Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer – Again
City and county brace for drought, wildfire season
"...In its May update, the National Weather Service predicted..."
May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...there’s some good news at home. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is now in the least severe drought..."
March 8, 2024 News Feature
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"...seem to be improving. In December, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for..."
Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature
Fitzhugh Neighbors Still Furious About Proposed 5,000-Seat Concert Venue
Enviro groups say development will pollute creek and aquifer
"...runoff polluting nearby Barton Creek and the Middle Trinity Aquifer...."
Feb. 1, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...water issues are over. Water pumping from the local aquifer continues to drain Jacob’s Well...."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature
New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders
Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling
"...is not turning around anytime soon. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Drought Conditions, Meet Rainwater Tanks
Collecting rain prevents pollution and reduces flood risk
"...2 watering restrictions, and last month the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a stage 4 drought for the..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Emily Engelbart
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...the water it was allowed out of the Trinity Aquifer, is suing the district. In the suit, Aqua Texas..."
Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature
Great Springs Trail Project From Austin to San Antonio Chugs Along
After identifying ideal plots, it’s time to acquire them
"...land conservation goal of 50,000 acres over the Edwards Aquifer in Hays, Comal, Bexar, and Travis counties by 2036...."
Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Aquifer District Declares a Stage 4 Drought for the First Time Ever
Buda, Kyle must reduce water usage
"...Last week, the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District declared a Stage 4 Exceptional Drought for..."
Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Fayette on the Naughty List
"...climate change, upstream demand, changing land use practices and aquifer reductions that deplete spring flows. Their commitment running the..."
Dec. 5, 2023 Postmarks
Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant
Locals continue to get coal for Christmas
"...to pump 25,000 acre-feet a year from the Simsboro Aquifer, to be sold to customers in Bastrop, Lee, and..."
Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Widespread Opposition to Concert Venue West of Austin Might Not Be Enough to Kill It
Commissioners say it’s a road safety issue
"...police at each concert event," noted the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance's Mike Clifford. He also pointed out that the..."
Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Is Kyle’s Water Problem a Microcosm of Central Texas Drought Issues?
Straight outta water
"...used 102% of its allotted water from the Edwards Aquifer for the year, they struck a friendly neighbor deal..."
Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?
Water quality is worst in marginalized communities
"...likely to live in areas with high flood risk, aquifer decline, and drinking water violations. [inset-1-right]..."
Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...was allowed to last year out of the Trinity Aquifer that feeds Jacob's Well, per KUT...."
