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Meeting NoticeANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGPot Luck Luncheon and Membership Drive
Saturday, February 7, 2009 Food will be served following Rep. Miller’s presentation. Tea, water and meat will be provided by the GRA. If you have additional questions, call 830-885-5444
The meeting will begin at
11:30 am Guadalupe River Association Riverfront and other concerned property owners and concerned citizens assembled and formed the Guadalupe River Association some 34 years ago to contest what was then a random drive initiated by out of area lawmakers, who, through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, desired to take an unnatural easement on both sides of the river, mainly above Canyon Lake. The purpose of the easement was to allow TP&W more control and access to all portions of the river while reducing or eliminating the landowners right to use the land for agriculture and livestock watering purposes. After a lengthy battle, TP&W backed down on their plans. Later, an environmental affecting quality of water issue was resolved when Association members observed a reduction in water quality in the mid-1970s. It was alleged that the City of Kerrville was discharging sewer water that had not been properly treated into the river. The Association filed suit, and again, after a lengthy and expensive court process, it was found in favor of the Association and Kerrville would have to clean up its discharged water. A new sewer treatment plant was built by the City of Kerrville several years ago and in 2002, hardly any water was discharged into the River by the plant because Kerrville has found other uses for the cleaner water, such as irrigation of the city owned golf courses. The GRA is a non-profit association formed to be a watchdog of the Guadalupe River above Canyon Lake. Original members were property owners in Kerr, Kendall and Comal Counties. For years, membership has been open to anyone interested in the Guadalupe River.
Individuals and families wishing to take part in the continuing efforts of keeping the Guadalupe a more natural, clean and tranquil river are encouraged to join the Association. Membership applications will be available at the door or on our website www.guadaluperiver.org. For more information, please call 830-228-5245 Larry
Hull, President
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