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Roy Creek Featured

3/1/2022

 
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​KXAN recently published a wonderful 5-part TV news series on the wonders of Roy Creek and the threats posed by “Mirasol Springs,” a developer proposal that would surround the small Roy Creek canyon.  The creek emerges from springs and tumbles down a steep canyon to enter the Pedernales River very near Hamilton Pool Preserve.  We remain hopeful that the Mirasol Springs developers will withdraw their plans in favor creating a nature preserve that would protect Roy Creek and its unique freshwater ecosystem. 
Last year SOS filed a petition to list the Pedernales River Springs salamander as endangered in significant part in response to the threats posed to the species by the Mirasol project.  The small aquatic salamanders are found in the Roy Creek springs and a few others nearby.  Your generous support makes it possible for us to bring the very best of science, law, and citizen advocacy to protect the unique and vulnerable waters and wildlife of the Texas Hill Country.  

Viole(nt) Crown Tumbles

3/1/2022

 
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​Last week the developers of the “Violet Crown Amphitheatre” and mega-project proposed for 71 acres above Barton Creek near the SH 71 W/Southwest Parkway intersection withdrew their request for the extension of City of Austin water and sewer service to serve the project.  The withdrawal followed shortly upon a unanimous vote of the Austin Environmental Commission recommending against the extension requests.  That vote, in turn, came in response to an aggressive campaign by a coalition of conversation groups, including SOS, against the project. 
The project may not be completely dead, but it is in big trouble; the sponsors are not likely to find alternatives for water and sewer service for such a massive project.  Many thanks to everyone who helped us fend off this scheme. It was one of the worst we have seen in many years.  We’ll let you know if it resurfaces. 

Hays County Members Call to Action

3/1/2022

 
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HAYS COUNTY RESIDENTS-- CALL TO ACTION-- FIGHT THE FM 150 EXTENSION THAT THREATENS ONION CREEK! Please take two minutes to contact your county commissioner using this simple online form letter linked HERE. 
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SOS 30th Anniversary Kickoff Party May 13th

3/1/2022

 
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RSVP at info@ SOSAlliance.org
​Make your donation for tickets here:  
Check Yes under the Legends of South Austin question on the donate page. 

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