by admin | Nov 4, 2015 | News, Rainwater Harvesting
The Rainwater Revival is back in Dripping Springs for its 6th anniversary to be held on Saturday, Nov 7, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The popular, annual event is part festival, part educational series, and always a celebration of the ease, sweet taste, and wisdom...
by admin | Oct 27, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News, Vista Ridge Pipeline, Water Conservation, Water Planning
The $3.4 billion Vista Ridge water pipeline, water conservation, the Nov. 19 City Council vote on a new rate increase and structure that will result in reduced bills for low usage and higher bills for big water users dominated the conversation at the San Antonio Clean...
by admin | Oct 22, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News, Vista Ridge Pipeline
“Whether the Vista Ridge pipeline will soften the city’s efforts to encourage residents to use less water is just one of a variety of concerns that have surfaced ahead of the city council’s vote on a water rate increase to help pay for it.” Texas Tribune’s Kiah...
by admin | Oct 14, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News, Vista Ridge Pipeline
Nearly a year after the San Antonio City Council unanimously approved what could be the most expensive water project in the region’s history, some council members appear to be having doubts. Dubbed the Vista Ridge Project, the $3 billion-plus venture would pipe...
by admin | Oct 9, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News, Special Districts
CARD Urges Complete Evaluation and Public Meeting Just east of Wimberley along the Blanco River lies the 5,000 acre Needmore Ranch owned by McAllen businessman Greg LaMantia. This ranch made headlines in 2013 when the Texas Legislature approved a 4,000 acre Municipal...
by admin | Oct 2, 2015 | Groundwater Resources, News, Vista Ridge Pipeline
A new report written by groundwater hydrologist, George Rice, uses the state’s own Groundwater Availability Model to predict that the Vista Ridge water supply project would drop water levels and hydraulic (water) pressure hundreds of feet in the Simsboro and Carrizo...
