It also provides necessary heat relief and recreation to central Texas residents, and it is the home of many rare plant and animal species.
SOS works to minimize development near these creeks, as sewage, run-off from roads and lawn fertilizers can end up in the Aquifer and come up at Barton Springs.
Barton Creek and other lakes and rivers in Central Texas are very popular in the Austin and Edwards Aquifer region as most citizens enjoy kayaking, swimming, and other outdoor recreation.
SOS claimed that the Lazy 9 Municipal Utility District was created in violation of the Texas Constitution.
The judge also levied $294,000 in attorney's fees against Save Our Springs, but the directors of SOS filed bankruptcy to avoid paying this judgment.