The Save our Springs Alliance is suing the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for not disclosing information about a proposed expansion of MoPac Expressway South. They argue that this expansion poses significant threats to local ecosystems, including the Edwards Aquifer and endangered species like the Barton Springs and Austin Blind Salamanders. Environmentalists have long opposed the project based on fears of contamination and habitat destruction. Despite multiple requests for evidence-based dialogue, important technical information remains withheld, raising concerns about the agency's transparency and willingness to address environmental impacts.
Bobby Levinski, an attorney with Save our Springs Alliance, emphasized the environmental risks posed by excavation in the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, warning that the construction plan would jeopardize precious ecosystems and endangered species.
The Save our Springs Alliance has criticized the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for withholding vital information, claiming the lack of transparency prevents engagement with community and environmental concerns.
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