THE PUSH-OVER PLANS FOR SA
Elizabeth Earnly of the AGUA association made a visit to our class discussing different issues regarding developments being built over the Edwards’ Aquifer which may cause contamination to our Edwards Aquifer. Elizabeth also explained about how most of these developers want to bring their developments here to San Antonio which could bring employment, business, or homes to be built. Earnly also talked about a process that SAWS has to do before making any final decisions weather building in certain areas that can affect the recharge zone. There were also some pictures of an area of business that she displayed in her presentation where developers built possibly on a flood plain that seemed to have been sinking in. It pretty much gave me a clear picture of what we all were discussing in class. Finally, Miss Elizabeth Earnly had us set up in groups following an exercise for each to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different plans to be built in San Antonio. Each group had talked about their ideas and what conditions that should be met before any development is made. I learned a great deal with the discussions about the recharge zone developments and so forth. It also made me realize how more people should get involved sharing ideas and interest for the city of San Antonio.