| 1993 |
Jan. |
San Antonio Water System develops an
outline of a bill which would offer protection to the Endangered
Species while preventing reduced use of the Aquifer. |
| 1993 |
Feb.
|
Judge Bunton issues his judgment in the
Sierra Club et al vs. Manual Lujan, Jr. (The Endangered Species
Lawsuit). His order required protection of Comal and San Marcos
Springs with guaranteed spring flows of 100 cfs or greater and gave
the Texas Legislature until May 31, 1993 to come up with a management
plan. |
| 1993 |
April |
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
the Sierra Club reach an agreement, which automatically stops the
Fish and Wildlife's appeal of Judge Bunton's ruling. |
| 1993 |
May
4 |
San Antonio Water System appropriated
$500,000 towards the purchase of Government Canyon Property with
the purpose of acquiring sensitive lands for recharge. |
| 1993 |
May |
Senate Bill 1477 was passed
by the 73rd Texas Legislature and signed by the Governor June 11,
1993. This Bill establishes the Edwards Aquifer Authority to be
effective September 1, 1993. |
| 1993 |
Aug.
11 |
LULAC questions the legality of equal
representation by minorities on the new Edwards Authority appointed
board, and files for a Dept. of Justice review. |
| 1993 |
Sep.
1 |
Projected date for creation of Edwards
Aquifer Authority established by Senate Bill 1477. Authority not
established - held up for Justice Dept. review. |
| 1993 |
Sep.
3 |
TNRCC's Underground River Rules repealed
by Judge Pete Lowry of the 261st District Court of Travis County. |
| 1993 |
Sep.
22 |
The catfish farm is issued a water quality
permit from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. |
| 1993 |
Nov.
19 |
Justice Department objects to implementation
of SB 1477 that provides for an appointed Authority. |
| 1993 |
Nov.
22 |
Mayor Nelson Wolff announces in a news
conference the establishment of the 2050 Water Resource Committee
to address alternate sources of water and the Committee of the Whole
to address water quality issues. |
| 1993 |
Nov. |
SAWS adopts Conservation and Reuse Plan. |
| 1993 |
Dec.
10 |
Judge Lucious Bunton issues
order granting the appointment of a Water Monitor to overlook Edwards
Aquifer Regional activities. |
