Residents for Responsible Growth
Canyon Lake provides drinking water not only to Canyon Lake, Sattler, and Startzville residents, but also to Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, New Braunfels, parts of San Antonio, Bulverde, Spring Branch, Blanco, Fischer, and to the many subdivisions contained in the area bounded by those towns.
The Neighbors are truly all the residents of these towns and subdivisions - and the ranches in between - in the Greater Canyon Lake area whose water and health will be put at risk so that Lennar Homes can over-build in Fischer and further compromise the integrity of Canyon Lake and of Trinity Aquifer.
Our Mission
Fischer Neighbors promotes responsible growth to protect the drinking water and natural resources of the greater Canyon Lake area, along with the character of the local community in Fischer, Texas. In furtherance of these goals, we work to inform residents in Fischer and the neighboring communities about proposed development projects; to promote public participation in decision-making processes; and to advocate on behalf of our members at the local, state, and federal levels, including in litigation, if necessary.
Broken Cedar Ranch Proposed Development Threatens Canyon Lake, the Trinity Aquifer, and and the Surrounding Community
Lennar Homes is moving forward with a plan for a large residential development near Canyon Lake that could bring major traffic, strain our infrastructure, and discharge 600,000 gallons of treated wastewater into local waters every day — unless residents act together.
Big Housing Development Threat Near Canyon Lake (Fischer)
& What It Means for You
Lennar Homes is seeking approval for a large 850‑home development called Broken Cedar Ranch north of Canyon Lake and Fischer that could dramatically change our community. The proposal hinges on a wastewater treatment plant that, according to the permit application, would release up to 600,000 gallons per day of treated wastewater into waterways that flow directly into Canyon Lake — one of our most cherished natural and recreational resources.
If approved, this project would also bring:
More traffic on already strained roads
Increased pressure on schools, emergency services, and infrastructure
Greater impervious cover from roads and rooftops, increasing stormwater runoff
Potential long‑term impacts to groundwater quality, local wells, and property values
All before residents have had a real say in the process.
This isn’t just another subdivision — it’s a watershed‑level change that affects water quality, recreation, and the character of life around Canyon Lake.
As a resident of Fischer, you may already see traffic congestion on FM 32 along with the current road construction. You may have heard the sirens or seen the deadly car accidents at the 32 and 484 intersection. You may have heard of the round-about they are planning on creating… it is about to get so much worse!
Opposition to the Lennar Development at Broken Cedar Ranch
There is significant opposition to this proposal being discussed in the community and surrounding areas, but we need it to be presented in the forms of comments, demonstrations at town halls and contacting government officials.
Why does this matter?
The citizens of Canyon Lake/Fischer are not opposed to growth but believe that growth initiatives should be implemented responsibly, with ample consideration for both infrastructure and our scarce natural resources. Some of these include:
Water Resources & Scarcity
Water Quality
Dark Sky
Rural life
Texas Hill Country wildlife
Texas Hill Country springs, creeks and rivers and corresponding wildlife and vegetation
Social services (schools, after-school care, summer care, fire department, law enforcement, parks, etc.)
Noise/sound pollution
Air Quality
Access to our roads without further impact to safety
Safety of our roads and infastructure