Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearing
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch opponents allege constitutional provision violation in filing for TCEQ rehearingOpponents of the Guajolote Ranch development allege the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) exceeded its authority and violated constitutional provisions by approving a controversial wastewater permit last month, according to a motion for rehearing filed Monday.
Texas Senator sends opposition letter to TCEQ on recently approved Guajolote Ranch permit
Read full article: Texas Senator sends opposition letter to TCEQ on recently approved Guajolote Ranch permitTexas Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) sent a letter of opposition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding a recently approved controversial wastewater permit.
Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over Helotes Creek watershed
Read full article: Guajolote Ranch project moves forward as TCEQ approves wastewater facility permit over Helotes Creek watershedThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the permit for a controversial wastewater facility in northwest Bexar County, as part of a development project known as Guajolote Ranch.
Wastewater treatment facilities exist along the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. What makes Guajolote Ranch different?
Read full article: Wastewater treatment facilities exist along the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. What makes Guajolote Ranch different?Concerns are mounting over a proposed wastewater treatment plant at the Guajolote Ranch development in northwest Bexar County.
San Antonio council members push for discussion of Guajolote Ranch development for first time
Read full article: San Antonio council members push for discussion of Guajolote Ranch development for first timeMarina Alderete Gavito (D7) and Ivalis Meza Gonzalez (D8) took a tour of the Guajolote Ranch development earlier this week and have since filed a report, calling for their fellow council members to discuss the issue for the first time.
How a wastewater treatment plant built in San Antonio could impact the city’s water
Read full article: How a wastewater treatment plant built in San Antonio could impact the city’s waterThe development, which would be built by Lennar Corporation, requires a wastewater treatment plant. The plant would treat and process sewage before dumping it into the Helotes Creek watershed, which feeds into the Edwards and Trinity aquifers.
Former Mayor Nirenberg says local leaders have moral obligation to stop Guajolote Ranch development
Read full article: Former Mayor Nirenberg says local leaders have moral obligation to stop Guajolote Ranch developmentFormer San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says the city can stop the Guajolote Ranch plan — and he’s not mincing words about the project.
$351 million in San Antonio taxpayer money wasted if proposed wastewater treatment plant approved, neighbor says
Read full article: $351 million in San Antonio taxpayer money wasted if proposed wastewater treatment plant approved, neighbor saysA northwest Bexar County resident is expressing outrage over a proposed wastewater treatment plant that could compromise San Antonio’s drinking water, potentially squandering $351 million in taxpayer funds meant for water protection.
Proposed wastewater treatment plant could make San Antonio’s water undrinkable, scientist says
Read full article: Proposed wastewater treatment plant could make San Antonio’s water undrinkable, scientist saysResearchers say building a treatment plant over the Helotes Creek watershed could present challenges unique to the region
‘Close to flying’: Thrill seekers soar above the Hill Country at Helotes zip line park
Read full article: ‘Close to flying’: Thrill seekers soar above the Hill Country at Helotes zip line parkHeart pounding. Stomach churning. Zipping above the Hill Country at more than 30 mph. Welcome to the Helotes Hill Country Ziplines. Here, zip lines give riders a view of the Scenic Loop and Helotes communities like no other.
Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey Forest
Read full article: Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey ForestThe location, landscape and wildlife are what draws newcomers to the area. But with growth comes new issues, including a long line of construction crews waiting outside neighborhoods every morning to start their work.
Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San Antonio
Read full article: Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San AntonioThe neighborhoods that comprise the Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance are focused on water and it's at the heart of their battle against developers. Many homes in the neighborhood are part of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program.
Residents near Trinity Aquifer warn of pollution, ecological impact amid proposed wastewater plant
Read full article: Residents near Trinity Aquifer warn of pollution, ecological impact amid proposed wastewater plantResidents and organizations in the Grey Forest area are expressing concerns over the potential pollution risks associated with approving a wastewater permit by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Northwest Bexar County residents fight to stop waste water from being dumped near Edwards Aquifer
Read full article: Northwest Bexar County residents fight to stop waste water from being dumped near Edwards AquiferHelotes and Grey Forest residents are asking for more voices to join their cause to stop the legal dumping of millions of gallons of treated wastewater just miles from the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.
Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance works to protect water quality as development booms in NW Bexar County
Read full article: Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance works to protect water quality as development booms in NW Bexar CountyThe Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is working to protect the drinking water for the region, but the task is growing more difficult as Texas sees a boom in high-density development.
Grey Forest residents concerned about developer’s plan to pump wastewater in Helotes Creek
Read full article: Grey Forest residents concerned about developer’s plan to pump wastewater in Helotes CreekPeople living in Grey Forest are concerned about plans for a new subdivision that could impact not only the Helotes creek, but also the Edwards Aquifer.
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