It’s kind of like getting into a car accident. When it happens, the guilty party is apologetic and wants to make it right. Then, they see how much it’s going to cost them and their fangs come out. Case in point: Travis County installation of well pumps for watering parks…
“Farm has been providing locally-grown, organic vegetables to the Austin area since 1993. It is a vital part of and gives much value to our community. Recently they have suffered a water crisis. Water levels in Tecolote Farm’s well dropped dramatically, and then went completely dry, soon after Travis County installed nearby high-production wells used to water recreation fields a few miles away. At first, Travis County officials indicated that if they had caused the problem, they would help fix it. Since that time, several highly-qualified hydrogeologists, including ones with extensive experience in studying and working with the local aquifer at issue have confirmed what Tecolote has always known: that the high-volume pumping by the County was at least a significant contributor if not a major cause of what has happened to Tecolote’s water supply.” Come on Travis County. Do the right thing.
Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 1:30 PM. The location will be: the Commissioners’ Courtroom, 1st Floor of the Ned Granger Administration Building, 314 West 11th Street, Austin. Feel free to attend and show and voice your support in person.