Save the Lampasas River, Inc.

non-profit

Welcome

Save the Lampasas River, Inc. was formed in June 2009 to oppose the building of the 345 kV transmission lines on both sides of the Lampasas River Valley from Kempner to Killeen.  These power lines will lead to:

  • Degradation of the river environment
  • Destruction and fragmentation of irreplaceable identified wildlife habitat including the endangered, threatened and monitored species –

                  Bald Eagles

                  Golden Cheeked Warblers

                  Black-Capped Vireos

                  Guadalupe Bass

  • Inescapable further erosion of fragile caliche soils in this rolling terrain
  • Spread of oak wilt by easement builders
  • Environmental damage caused by annual application of herbicides to easements
  • Damage to recreation in the valley – hunting, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, birding, hiking, cycling and biking
  • Serious impact to the livelihood of small and large farms and ranches
  • The beauty of the valley will be destroyed forever for future generations of Texans.

STLR’s objectives are to protect the River Valley from these detrimental impacts.  We need your help and support to carry our message to the companies involved, the State of Texas and the federal government.  STLR appreciates the support of Maxdale DingDong Association, an organization with the common cause of defending the Lampasas River (www.maxdaledingdong.com).  We appreciate the efforts of all of our supporters and the many people involved on our committees.

STLR has retained legal counsel and is committed to working to achieve STLR’s objectives.  We need your financial support to assist in this effort.  Information on making donations can be found on the right side of any page of the STLR website. Please contact us with any questions at savethelampasas@yahoo.com .

UPDATE!!!!!!

We have finished Phase I of our defense of the valley.  Phase II started on October 7th when Oncor filed its route map with the Public Utility Commission.  Unfortunately, Oncor’s preferred route is located right in the middle of the Lampasas River Valley so we have our work cut out for us.  Though you may not have received Oncor’s notice by mail, the lines may still be close to you.  The routes on the Oncor map include changes from the preliminary Oncor map provided in June. 

www.puc.state.tx.us

Go to – interchange filings

Click on – retrieve filings

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At control number – type in 37463, our docket number

Click on - search now

Click on - desired document item number

Click on – download

What does this all mean?  The battle has begun!  This beautiful River Valley deserves our care and devotion to save her from the ravages of the transmission lines, not just for us but for future generations of Texans. 

PUC Hearing

The PUC hearings begin January 18th!!

Welcome

Donations

We are accepting donations to help pay for the fight to stop the lines in the valley and help pay for legal counsel.  If you would like to contribute, you may send a check or money order to PO Box 1041, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642.  All Checks should be made out to Save the Lampasas River, Inc.

News

See the new article posted on the Media Page "Power line testimony concludes"