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"...• The final draft proposal for a regional water quality plan for the Barton Springs Zone will be..."

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Call Us in 2105

As the city drops its time capsule, we hope there'll be something to drink to – and with – in 100 years

"...a shame if an endangered regional heritage of pristine waters that had lasted thousands of years were to be..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

LCRA Express Spawns Hamilton Pool Traffic Jam

Despite plenty of reasons to go slow, the agency – and its developer friends – are in a big hurry

"...and residents seeking to delay action on a proposed water pipeline in the Barton Springs watershed may have an..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...come to the negotiating table with thoughtful solutions and air/water/land conservation strategies. One such strategy is the city's resolve..."

July 12, 2002 Column

The Signs of Degradation

Key findings from the Fish & Wildlife Report on Barton Springs

"...Wildlife's findings on construction activity in the Barton Springs watershed and the health of Barton Springs. The report is..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Readers weigh in on the recent Best Of Austin issue, and the Save Our Volente committe rebuts an article.

"...Shop who keep our communication gear working, and the Water and Waste Water Department who provide the water with..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Column

Page Two

Rather than legislating by principal and vision, the influences on Bush are special interests, short-term voter response, and accident.

"...-- except El Paso -- has reported increased ozone pollution...."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Paper Tigers

Some Editors Not So Smart About Smart Growth

"...of stemming the tide of mega-growth projects in this water-sensitive area of the city...."

April 3, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Oh No, It's Mr. Bill!

Do Bill Bunch's Tactics Hurt the Springs He Loves?

"...he often does, overlooking the once-immaculate showpiece of the watershed he has struggled for nearly a decade to preserve...."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Minamata

Johnny Depp keeps it low-key in this bleak envirodrama

"...and often depressing depiction of environmental struggle, 1970s-set true-life pollution drama Minimata would pair well with Todd Haynes’ Dark..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Neighbors and Green Advocates Slow TxDOT’s Roll

“Parkway” no more?

"...along with environmental groups like Barton Springs Conservancy, Clean Water Action, Environment Texas, and Save Our Springs Alliance, have..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch

Humanity's scarring of Earth mapped out in graphic, terrifying detail

"...town of Norilsk, a factory town smothered in metallurgical pollution, then to an earth-gouged marble strip mine in Carrara,..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Proposed Sports Complex Threatens Dark Skies in River Hills

Westside project faces new wave of resistance

"...it would "undoubtedly bring unprecedented light trespass and light pollution" to the wealthy neighborhood, which hugs the south side..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Betting on Cloud Juice

Richard's Rainwater keeps its eye in the sky

"...and sell straight-from-the-sky (and sent through a state-approved filter) rainwater in Texas keeps three sealed, largely untouched bottles of..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Food Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Eco: The Culture War to Save the World

Punk, hip-hop and literature sign up for the eco fight

"...out later that they were caused by the hideous pollution from down the coast in New Jersey...."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Perry on Power

'No energy subsidies' or 'No, energy subsidies"

"...new incentive for reuse or recycling of hydraulic fracturing water into the water conservation measures in HB4, and added..."

Oct. 25, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Thinking Beyond Coal

Coal mines are mucking up the environment, from the Appalachian mountains to the outskirts of Austin

"...of West Virginians defending their countryside against the severe pollution and destruction caused by mountaintop removal, a new norm..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin's Corn-Powered Cop-Car Conundrum

Did climate-change concerns trump common sense when the city decided to rush a nearly $3 million order for new cop cars?

"...crop that's heavily subsidized and dependent on lots of water and fertilizer. E85 shows about a 15% reduction in..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Just a Thought ...

"...the spiritual aspect of the outward manifestations such as pollutions, weather, and such. This came to me: Maybe the..."

March 18, 2007 Postmarks

On the Lege

News from beneath the pink granite dome

"...provides property tax breaks for manufacturers that add upgraded pollution-control equipment to their facilities. Because carbon dioxide is not..."

March 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...mere 153 agenda items, including such troubling measures as wastewater-treatment plant funding, red light traffic cameras, a few dozen..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...plans to shut down or sell his cherished downtown watering hole at 604 Neches. Surprisingly, however, he agreed with..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...County ["Up From the Slime – Commissioners Push for Water Quality Rules," News, March 18]. Those of us who..."

March 25, 2005 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...A Western Travis Co. developer is in hot water again after a problem-plagued detention pond and dam at..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mud Still Flowing at Lick Creek

The West Cypress Hills development still can't make the Lick Creek water run clear again

"...the farm that they've seen the last of the pollution coming from the project's troubled storm-water detention pond and..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lick Creek: The Crisis Continues

Stop-work orders keep piling up on West Cypress Hills

"...saw construction workers pumping mud and silt from a storm-water detention pond into Lick Creek. West Cypress Hills was..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Stage 1 (alert status) drought, asking residents to reduce water use by 10%, then raised to Stage 2 alarm..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...of the city limits, where developments proposed in delicate watershed areas typically undergo a rigorous public process...."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Texans join call to limit coal waste dumping, and New Source Review changes get panned

"...agency adopts federally enforceable regulations to prevent contamination of groundwater and surface water...."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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