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Our readers talk back.

"...asks us to vote down our local Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District on Saturday, May 3. His alternatives are:..."

March 28, 2003 Column

Bullish on Protection

"...as one of the last bastions of fresh river water in Central Texas, but one need look no further..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

What's on Tap?

"...recent report card on Austin released by Texas Clean Water Action indicates that the city's water system is one..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Postscripts

Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...of this industry destroyed our banking system, polluted our water, corrupted our elected officials, trashed our city's long range..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

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

Taming the 12-Lane Monster

Task Force Finalizing Plan to Limit Environmental Damage From Aquifer Freeway

"...west as Williamson Creek, despite environmentalists' claims that TxDOT water quality controls are inadequate to protect the aquifer...."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

The Road to Ruin

US290: We Built It, and Dammit, They're Coming

"...charges: to evaluate the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) water quality controls on South MoPac and US290, and to..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

A Few Questions for a Newcomer

Got a Problem With Salamanders, Bare Feet, and One Algae Tie?

"...guaranteed more than $35 million in bonds to provide water and wastewater service. When the city tried to impose..."

Sept. 15, 1995 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

Page Two

The Statesman coverage of Barton Springs pollution is a peculiar version indeed.

"...Sunday's Statesman front page -- "Toxic chemicals taint Barton waters" -- had something of the same ring, but the..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Column by Michael King

Stormwater Quality Control: The State of a Young Art

"...controls to protect streams, lakes, and aquifers from development-associated pollution: temporary controls, which are designed to keep rainwater runoff..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Alliance for a Clean Texas says lawmakers can create one

"...announced were recommendations to reform Texas' regulations on air pollution, advocating further tightening of power plant emission standards to..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Our readers talk back.

"...the city of Austin jurisdiction in Hays County. The water from the contributing and recharge zones in Hays County..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column

Page Two

The Hyde Park Baptist Church development may be legal, but it's wrong; and it's time for Statesman editor Rich Oppel to go.

"...throughout, focused on furthering his work in monitoring the water quality in Barton Creek...."

Nov. 19, 1999 Column by Nick Barbaro

Save as We Pave?

The latest trend in environmentally sensitive planning tiptoes into Travis County

"...common public access) to protect open space, fragile ecosystems, watersheds, and the rural character of Texas? Or should it..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...With the goal of preserving the quality of Austin's waterways and drinking water, the city has come up with..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

A fresh melange of reader responses to our recent issues.

"...Talk about a water boy for the ultra rich, it looks like you..."

May 25, 2001 Column

Green Reading

Environs

"...fervor were mentioned in Marc Reisner's epic book of water in the west, Cadillac Desert. Now, Ted Simon, a..."

May 5, 1995 Books Review by Robert Bryce

Killer Green Information Environmental BBSs

BBS Basics

"...DWIE (Drinking Water Information Exchange) Modem: 800/932-7459. Voice: 800/624-8301. Sysop: Brad Moss...."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by R.U. Steinberg

Hot Buttons in Hays County

"...In addition to dealing with potential traffic, noise, water needs, and pollution, residents will also face higher taxes..."

Oct. 15, 1999 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Will Wynn announced he wants to close the Green Water Treatment Plant in downtown Austin, which would free up..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

KXAN's Aluminum Siding

KXAN does publicity work for Alcoa, disguised as news reporting.

"...the company's record on mining, land reclamation, and air pollution control...."

Sept. 21, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Too Much Urban Development in Watershed Already

"...6] about the extensive development in the Barton Springs Watershed of the Edwards Aquifer, where rainfall runs off land..."

Jan. 10, 2006 Postmarks

LCRA Gets Its Pipe On

A near-unanimous vote to bring surface water to Hamilton Pool Road

"...Manager Joe Beal the green light to build a water pipeline to service new suburban developments poised to crop..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Dawson: Birth of a Neighborhood

Lightsey Road, Between Congress and First

"...tunnel, in a puddle of unsightly silt and stagnant water...."

July 14, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Hello Water: Austin Water has a new director, with 29 years..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature

Point Austin: Clean Is as Clean Does

Austin's success against sealants starts a trend

"...– and its environmental scientists who were monitoring the pollution – were right...."

June 20, 2014 News Column by Michael King

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...a solid-waste facility, an Austin Energy substation, or a wastewater treatment plant. Maybe even all three...."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Wal-Mart Case Could Take Several Weeks to Decide

Complexity of Wal-Mart case, not to mention Thanksgiving, could delay judge's decision

"...An enormous amount of testimony focused on floodwater drainage across the Northcross property onto Northcross Drive, which..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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