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Bandera Canyonlands Area
Photo courtesy of the Bandera Canyonlands Alliance
October 9, 2019
Bandera Canyonlands Alliance to hold public meeting regarding proposed pipeline routing
The Bandera Canyonlands Alliance (BCA) is dedicating its fall meeting to landowner concerns about various issues impacting the area. The meeting will be held at the Sabinal Senior Center in Utopia on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m.
The BCA, a non-profit organization formed in 2005, has partnered with a group of local landowners concerned about a pipeline project proposed by Enterprise Product Partners that if constructed would be the first pipeline to transport crude oil across the sensitive Edwards Aquifer and Recharge Zone.
“By informing residents on these important issues, we’re living our mission to support landowners working together to share resources, knowledge and expertise for the benefit of the land, water, native plants & animals, and our rural way of life,” BCA President Merry Langlinais said.
Since the pipeline company is not required to inform the public of the route, the BCA is serving as an initial clearinghouse to gather information and inform area residents about the project. Any individuals who have received letters are asked to contact the BCA, as they are building a database and developing a map of impacted landowners in the area.
“The process of routing pipelines is not transparent, so we need people to contact us if they’ve received a letter from the company requesting access. We want people to be informed and understand their rights as landowners,” BCA Board Member Beyrl Armstrong said.
The Oct. 12 meeting agenda will touch on the wastewater permit along Commissioners Creek in Bandera County, and activity in the aggregate industry in the Hill Country. Those wishing to share information for the BCA database on the pipeline are asked to contact Beryl Armstrong at 512-771-5862.
Additionally, if you would like to attend this public meeting an RSVP is not required but would be helpful so that plans can be made to accommodate everyone. Leave a message for Langlinais at [email protected].
The BCA, a non-profit organization formed in 2005, has partnered with a group of local landowners concerned about a pipeline project proposed by Enterprise Product Partners that if constructed would be the first pipeline to transport crude oil across the sensitive Edwards Aquifer and Recharge Zone.
“By informing residents on these important issues, we’re living our mission to support landowners working together to share resources, knowledge and expertise for the benefit of the land, water, native plants & animals, and our rural way of life,” BCA President Merry Langlinais said.
Since the pipeline company is not required to inform the public of the route, the BCA is serving as an initial clearinghouse to gather information and inform area residents about the project. Any individuals who have received letters are asked to contact the BCA, as they are building a database and developing a map of impacted landowners in the area.
“The process of routing pipelines is not transparent, so we need people to contact us if they’ve received a letter from the company requesting access. We want people to be informed and understand their rights as landowners,” BCA Board Member Beyrl Armstrong said.
The Oct. 12 meeting agenda will touch on the wastewater permit along Commissioners Creek in Bandera County, and activity in the aggregate industry in the Hill Country. Those wishing to share information for the BCA database on the pipeline are asked to contact Beryl Armstrong at 512-771-5862.
Additionally, if you would like to attend this public meeting an RSVP is not required but would be helpful so that plans can be made to accommodate everyone. Leave a message for Langlinais at [email protected].