Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Archives - San Antonio Report

Waterlines accumulate alongside a residential development project over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone in far north Bexar County.

City to clarify SAWS development rules over recharge zone

by Lindsey Carnett February 7, 2023February 8, 2023

Policy changes could add specific requirements for developers to get SAWS water and sewer services in the city’s extra-territorial jurisdiction areas.

A development eyeing nearly 3000 homes in northern Bexar County will not be subject to any new amendments made to San Antonio's land use plan.

Amendments to aging land use plan increase density of Hill Country development

by Lindsey Carnett October 30, 2022November 1, 2022

San Antonio's Planning Commission will review dozens of proposed amendments to the city's unified development code, kicking off a year-long process in shaping the city's development code.

Business & Development

Proposed changes to San Antonio’s development code come with process concerns

by Iris Dimmick February 23, 2022February 22, 2022

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

by Brendan Gibbons August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

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