Agreement adds safeguards for riverfront

Local groups land sand mine deal, fight wastewater discharge

A settlement between local environmental groups and a sand mining operation promises stronger protections for the Colorado River and Bastrop County communities.

The agreement involves Rambo Materials, an aggregate production operation located along the river on Wilbarger Bend Road in western Bastrop. The site neighbors Elon Musk’s Boring Co. and will now be required to add water monitoring, restrict operations and help launch a citizens advisory group.