Feds extend decision period for adding Edwards Aquifer-dwelling fish to endangered species list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the public comment period for 30 days, it announced Wednesday morning.
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The San Antonio City Council approved new stricter drought rules — here’s what that means
The San Antonio City Council unanimously approved new drought rules that will have SAWS do away with city-issued citations.
SAWS shuts off water to more than 600 apartment units for unpaid bills by property managers
The utility was actively shutting down water services to apartment units on Tuesday due to severe payment delinquencies by the land managers.
Nirenberg: San Antonio, SAWS must refocus on water policies for developers
“We’ve had great success inside the home,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg said, but San Antonio and SAWS must focus conservation policies on developers.
Several Central Texas freshwater mussels now federally protected
Seven species of Texas freshwater mussels are now protected under the Endangered Species Act, including several that reside in the Guadalupe River, which flows just north and east of San Antonio. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized protections last week for seven species of freshwater mussels: the Guadalupe fatmucket, Texas fatmucket, Guadalupe orb, Texas pimpleback, Balcones spike, and false spike, which will be…
SAWS will remain in Stage 2 watering restrictions, but new drought rules could change that
SAWS’ decision to keep its customers under Stage 2 comes as the City Council prepares to hear a briefing on the utility’s new drought rules.
The Trailist: Stinson Field, San Antonio’s small airport on the South Side, has a 1-mile hike and bike trail
The short concrete loop through 63 acres of city-owned forested property can enhance a longer run or ride.
Report: New law puts Edwards, Trinity aquifers at greater risk
A report by the the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance finds a new law puts San Antonio’s main source of water at greater risk for degradation.
San Antonio prepares for another record-breaking summer of water main breaks
The city experienced the most breaks within pipes delivering its water supply ever in 2023 — and is bracing for another “main break season.”
As San Antonio’s summer heats up, look inside the plant keeping downtown cool
In a modest 1960s building, millions of gallons of water are quickly chilled to go into AC systems of the largest buildings in San Antonio.
Another banner year for agarita, but high temperatures likely to cut season short
This year is the second “gangbuster” agarita crop in a row — good news for foragers, critters and other fans of the Texas barberry.
Texas Parks and Wildlife approves new regulations for hunting mountain lions
For the first time in state history, Texas policymakers have enacted regulations regarding the hunting and trapping of mountain lions.
SAWS board approves new stricter drought rules
The San Antonio City Council could sign off on the rule changes next month, including implementing a drought surcharge on high-use customers.