01/20/2024
👋Hey friends! Next week, the pristine Roy Creek Canyon faces a critical moment that needs our collective action. The Mirasol Development's proposed plans would surround these springs and could impact water quality and flow, fragile wildlife, and nearby public spaces. 🦋
⏰What's at Stake? The Hays Trinity and Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation Districts are set to decide Mirasol's fate. D have submitted draft permits are on the table, determining how much groundwater Mirasol can pump. This directly affects nearby springs, Hamilton Pool, Pogue Springs, Westcave Preserves, and Reimer's Ranch, home to endangered species.
🤲Why It Matters? Mirasol's ambitious project includes a 70+ room luxury hotel, 30 rental casitas, 2 restaurants, and 40 to 50 homes in an area surrounded by conservation arealands and parks! Water use wcould strain the Pedernales River, impacting Lake Travis-a major water source for Austin! , before switching to groundwater during drought.
😍How You Can Help: Let's rally for our springs! Show support at the hearings or email your concerns to the groundwater districts. If you love these parks and preserves, your voice matters! Save the Pedernales stickers will be available to wear in solidarity. Let's pack those rooms and keep an eye on the developers!
*Meeting Details*
- Monday, 1/22/24, 5:30 pm Bee Cave City Hall, 4000 Galleria Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX 78738 * Discussion of SWTGCD draft permit 2 Thursday, 1/25/24, 5:00 pm Sunset Canyon
- Thursday, 1/25/24, 5:00 pm ° Sunset Canyon Baptist Church, 4000 US-290, Dripping Springs Hearing on the HTGCD Draft Permit Leave Your Mark: If you're a regular at these parks or the river, now's the time to look into it and stand up for our local natural spaces! Let's protect our springs for generations to come!