Pollution Runoff at AMD?

SOS asks Counil to consider stop work order at the AMD site.

"...Tuesday, we observed and recorded large amounts of silt-laden water leaving the AMD construction site on Rialto Boulevard. The..."

March 29, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules

Interim county development rules leave everyone dissatisfied

"...arose from the slimy, green algae tainting the once-clear waters of Lick Creek, striking fear in the hearts of..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Land for Water

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

"...this small cave. Thuesen, a land manager for Austin Water Utility who loves to tell jokes and talk hydrology,..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Stratus Busted for Runoff Pollution at Future AMD Site

Activists say early problems foretell future of construction over aquifer

"...Pollution of the Barton Springs watershed has already occurred due..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin Needs a 'Conservation First' Policy With Water

"...a billion dollars (of our money) on a new water treatment plant at the same time the city is..."

June 10, 2008 Postmarks

Study Finds Pesticides Tainting U.S. Water Supply

Industry argues chemicals at safe drinking levels, activists worry about impact on wildlife

"...Toxic pesticides are finding their way into the nation's waterways and drinking-water supplies, according to a recently released U.S...."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Saving Water in Big Stacy

City opens public first rain garden

"...native plants, designed to absorb and filter run-off storm water. That saves on the need to use fresh water..."

May 7, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Don't Drink the Water

While pursuing her masters in film at UT, Laura Dunn spent every semester break in Louisiana making Green, a documentary about the toxic 100-mile stretch along the Mississippi River known as Cancer Alley. The film screens at the Alamo Drafthouse this Sunday.

"...at the mercy of the petrochemical companies' lax, ill-monitored pollution control standards. But wherever she went, no matter how..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Screens Feature by Peter Debruge

The Solution to Pollution

On the Lege

"...last year, Randall Weiner, attorney for the Land and Water Fund of the Rockies, says that the true intent..."

June 9, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Unstable Element

Are Austin's water fluoridation policies dangerous? It depends who you ask.

"...as fluoride – is commonly added to municipal tap water, in order to strengthen our teeth. When we eat..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Passes Protections for Central, Eastside Creeks

Pollution, erosion, and development safeguards included

"...in Central and East Austin from mounting threats of pollution. Those areas are in the city's Desired Development Zone,..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Frenzied Rush

Big Water Deal

"...on a plan that would have the city buying water from the Lower Colorado River Authority. With the hour..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

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

The Showdown at Lick Creek

As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart

"...good that has come out of the Lick Creek pollution disaster, it's that Warren Stinson successfully contested his property..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

United States Department of the Inteiior

U.s. Geological Survey

"...current and proposed State rules in maintaining the current water-quality conditions for Barton Springs and associated Edwards aquifer. The..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Coal Hard Cash

Alcoa has applied for a mining application in Elgin, near Austin.

"...of rich black soil and an ample supply of groundwater just below the surface, the land was once part..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...that the corporate landscape has richened and traffic and pollution continue to be concerns for all metropolitan areas, Austin..."

May 10, 2002 Column

The First Earth Day, 1970

Austan Librach remembers

"...uprising – born of anger over unregulated air and water pollution and directly inspired by the mass anti-Vietnam War..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

New Standards Critical

"...Coal plants are the number one source of toxic water pollution in the country, and exposure to these dangerous..."

July 15, 2013 Postmarks

Martinez and Adler Trade Attacks

Mayoral run-off campaign quickly turns harsh

"...personally benefited from a land deal that eventually produced pollution of the Springs...."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...encouraging public support for curbs on sprawl-inducing infrastructure and water quality protection. Clayton, meanwhile, can now square off directly..."

Sept. 4, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

TCEQ can't agree on punishing profitable polluters

"...it's OK that companies are profiting by breaking state pollution laws. That's the implication of the current impasse over..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...• Lee Leffingwell's bid to cut Austin's water usage 10% in 10 years has won him notice..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature

Man Bites Prairie Dogs!

"...years, Lubbock has operated one of the state's largest wastewater application fields, sprinkling waste from the city's sewage treatment..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Capitol Chronicle

The TNRCC reports that the Voluntary Emissions Reduction program has produced zero reductions in air pollution

"...the "Voluntary Emissions Reduction Permit" program. The VERP air pollution control initiative was announced with great fanfare by then-Governor..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

SOS sues the EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to do enough to prevent runoff pollution from despoiling Barton Springs.

"...you won't endanger the Barton Springs Salamander" approach to pollution prevention will no longer cut it...."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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

Opinion: We Have Faith. Now We Need Clean Air.

Addressing methane emissions through robust pollution standards is critical to our future

"...is for the Environmental Protection Agency to cut methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. This potent greenhouse..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Column by Bee Moorhead

Naked City

Residents claim crusher threatens Edwards Aquifer and roadway safety

"...300 people aired complaints ranging from noise and air pollution to the crusher's location atop the Edwards Aquifer Recharge..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...pool with your feet dangling in the ice cold water on a hot summer’s day...."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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