Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Archives - San Antonio Report

From homes to parkland? Landowners consider deal that could spare Honey Creek

by Brendan Gibbons August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

At their Aug. 26 meeting, commissioners will consider a deal that would conserve 515 acres upstream of the longest known cave in Texas.

San Antonio aquifer, trails advocates lament sales tax vote

by Brendan Gibbons August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

The Edwards Aquifer spans multiple counties and provides water to more than 2 million people.

San Antonio Council OKs Zoning Change Over Edwards Aquifer Property

by Brendan Gibbons June 4, 2020June 5, 2020

The Edwards Aquifer spans multiple counties and provides water to more than 2 million people.

Proposed Zoning Change Over Aquifer Recharge Zone Stirs Opposition

by Lindsey Carnett May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Urban planner and longtime volunteer June Kachtik speaks at a podium in this undated photo.

June Kachtik Spent Decades Working for a Greener San Antonio

by Brendan Gibbons March 7, 2020March 8, 2020

The Alazán Creek Linear Trail is a Westside Creeks Project created in an effort to promote more accessible outdoor activities. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Environmentalists’ Plan Keeps Aquifer, Trails Funding at Current Levels

by Brendan Gibbons March 5, 2020March 6, 2020

Nirenberg Calls for Shifting Sales Tax to VIA Transit, Away From Aquifer Protection

by Iris Dimmick November 13, 2019November 13, 2019

A small crowd of people run barefoot through the water before the light show.

Bacterial Pollution Makes San Antonio Creeks and Rivers Not Swimmable

by Brendan Gibbons August 30, 2018January 31, 2020

The San Antonio River creeps up the river bank walls near Roosevelt Park. Photo by Iris Dimmick.

Amid Flooding and Pollution Concerns, New Ideas to Address Storm Runoff

by Brendan Gibbons March 1, 2018January 31, 2020

(from left) UTSA Dean of Engineering JoAnn Browning, San Antonio Chief Sustainability Officer Doug Melnick, City of San Antonio Public Affairs Representative Ashley Alvarez, and Assistant City Manager Roderick Sanchez are interviewed about the climate action plan.

San Antonio’s Next Climate Event is All About Public Input

by Brendan Gibbons February 21, 2018February 20, 2018