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Residents urge moratorium on high‑density subdivisions as Canyon Lake falls to ~46%
Summary
Multiple residents told commissioners Canyon Lake is ‘‘46% full’’ and called for emergency action, tighter water availability reviews and halts to high‑density development pending state or executive action; speakers cited recent state bills addressing water availability reporting.
During the public comment period several residents urged immediate local action to protect water supplies. Robert Luongo of Canyon Lake told the court, "Canyon Lake is drying up. We are down to 46% full," and asked commissioners to petition the governor for an executive moratorium on high‑density subdivisions. Linda Sisk cited recent state legislation (a Senate vote on SB 1855 and a House companion) tightening water availability report standards and urged counties to use new authority in priority groundwater management areas.
Other commenters described personal observations of declining spring flows, urged larger lot sizes and criticized how water availability reports are prepared. The court did not take immediate regulatory action during the meeting but received the testimony; commissioners and staff noted the presentations by GBRA, the groundwater district and utilities would inform further discussion and potential follow‑up.
