Water Policy

Johnson City’s Groundwater Standoff and Short-Term Rental Boom Highlight Hill Country Growth Pains

Johnson City’s Groundwater Standoff and Short-Term Rental Boom Highlight Hill Country Growth Pains

Mayor Stephanie Fisher discusses how a groundwater permitting dispute, 67 short-term rentals consuming residential connections, and the inability to tap the Pedernales River for drinking water are straining Johnson City’s infrastructure and housing market.

June 8, 2026
Sustain SoCal to Host 10th Annual Water Solutions Forum Addressing Critical Regional Challenges

Sustain SoCal to Host 10th Annual Water Solutions Forum Addressing Critical Regional Challenges

Sustain SoCal's upcoming Water Solutions event brings together experts to address Southern California's pressing water security issues through innovation and collaboration, highlighting the region's ongoing efforts to ensure sustainable water resources.

August 26, 2025