Featured Deal would swap state, private land along Devils River (Mike Leggett – The Statesman, 10/27/2010) The Devils River is a symbol of unspoiled native environment in Texas. The owner of land on the river is trying to exchange his property to the state for existing state property and $8 million, but the state is facing serious budget issues. There…
Featured Vote for Proposition 1 to fix a broken drainage system (Kevin Shanley – Houston Chronicle) Houston’s bayous have a history of being used, neglected, and abused. They have been used for transportation, waste removal and flood relief. With Proposition 1, citizens have the opportunity to address the most serious local neighborhood flooding issues and can begin to take the…
Featured Water needs of proposed Colorado River power plant churn opposition (Asher Prise – The Statesman, 10/6/2010) The Colorado River water is becoming increasingly valuable. At this time there is a proposed coal-fired plant downriver of Austin. The project was proposed after the TCEQ approved an air pollution permit over the protests of environmental groups and the EPA. Advocates claim…