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Community Voices Push for Zero-Discharge Future at Blanco Wastewater Hearing Blanco, TX

On September 11, community members, city officials, and staff from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) gathered in Blanco to debate the future of the city’s wastewater treatment plant permit. The packed hearing combined an informal Q&A session with a formal comment period, giving residents, scientists, and conservation groups the chance to weigh in … Continue reading Community Voices Push for Zero-Discharge Future at Blanco Wastewater Hearing Blanco, TX

Watershed Association and Meadows Center Present Watershed Protection Update to Hays County

San Marcos, TX – September 30, 2025 — “Rapid growth, drought, and land-use change are putting enormous stress on our rivers and aquifers,” said David Baker, Executive Director of the Watershed Association, opening a presentation to the Hays County Commissioners Court. “The Blanco-Cypress Watershed Protection Plan is how we protect public health, safety, and quality … Continue reading Watershed Association and Meadows Center Present Watershed Protection Update to Hays County

Protecting the Blanco River: Public Meeting on Wastewater Permit, Sep 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2025 Media Contact: Amber Smith Communications Manager The Watershed Association amber@watershedassociation.org www.watershedassociation.org Protecting the Blanco River: Public Meeting on Wastewater Permit, Sep 11, 2025 The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. at Gem of the Hills, 2233 US … Continue reading Protecting the Blanco River: Public Meeting on Wastewater Permit, Sep 11, 2025

Watershed Association Intervenes to Challenge Aqua Texas Rate Hike Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2025 Media Contact: Amber Smith Communications Manager The Watershed Association amber@watershedassociation.org www.watershedassociation.org  Watershed Association Intervenes to Challenge Aqua Texas Rate Hike Case The Watershed Association has formally intervened in Aqua Texas’ latest rate case at the Public Utility Commission (PUC). Hays County and the City of Woodcreek are seeking to … Continue reading Watershed Association Intervenes to Challenge Aqua Texas Rate Hike Case