AGUA sues to stop toll road over recharge zoneAGUA has joined forces with Austin's People for Efficient Transportation to oppose the proposed expansions of U.S. 281 and Loop 1604 north of San Antonio. Our lawsuit asserts that an environmental impact statement should be prepared for the expansion of highways over the recharge zone and that alternatives should be considered to minimize the harmful effects of urban sprawl in an environmentally sensitive area. Press Release: AGUA And People For Efficient Transportation Sue to Stop Toll Road System Over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Express-News story: Group Sues to Stop Toll Road Environmentalists want to know how the project along U.S. 281 will affect the aquifer.
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