Oct 29

Upcoming Bicycle & Urban Trails Plan Open House

The City of Austin is working on a Bicycle and Urban Trails Plan that will help us achieve a connected and protected active transportation network in Austin. This plan will increase opportunities for people to safely bike around town, regardless…Read More

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Oct 20

Bring on the Bridges!

The Shoal Creek Conservancy is hosting a series of walks along the creek this October. The topics are eclectic – birds, bridges, bats.

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Oct 16

Shoaling in Shoal Creek

Shoal Creek is well named. There are shoals within the stream bed its entire length. The shoals restrict the water flow and force the creek into a narrow channel. Obstructions and constrictions may be found the entire length of Shoal Creek. Not all of these are detrimental. Implementing the best stormwater management practices is key for healthy detention and retention.

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Oct 04

Conservancy Featured on YNN

Thank you YNN for featuring the Conservancy. Take a look at the segment that aired on October 2nd: New Group forms to maintain Shoal Creek watershed. For a quick read here is the text by reporter Dan Robertson: A group…Read More

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Oct 04

Panel Session at SXSW Eco

The Shoal Creek Conservancy’s Executive Director, Joanna Wolaver, moderated a panel at the SXSW Eco Conference on Monday, October 7. The panel, entitled Private Conservancies and Public Spaces: Partnering for Greenways, explored nonprofit models for enhancing public greenways in urban areas. Speakers…Read More

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