We live in a beautiful area! We are blessed by the Edwards Aquifer and the water, springs, and amenities it provides. However, the Aquifer is under attack due to haphazard growth. The aquifer is recharged by water that seeps into the ground after it rains. Much of the near Hill Country is located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone which means this is the most fragile location for the health of the Aquifer. The recharge zone needs to be left as natural as possible for maximum drainage and minimum pollution potential. The West side of the Outer Loop will scrape up land in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, and the Outer Loop will increase building and development in this fragile area. We cannot let this proposal ruin our natural environment and destroy the lifeline of our region. As humans, we cannot survive without water-- shouldn't we then be better stewards of this resource?
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Finally someone is thinking about the aquifer and our natural resources! Look what bad growth did to the springs in San Antonio. They are dry most of the year!
If I understood the proposed route described on KGNB, this loop would cross River Road somewhere around the 2nd crossing. Does that indicate part of the "planning" is to provide easier access for tourists?
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