Oct 25

Collecting Trash (Data) from Austin Creeks

The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department (WPD) conducted an extensive field study to identify the sources and types of litter in Austin’s creeks, as instructed in a 2020 City Council Resolution directing the city to “prepare a study with…Read More

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Oct 18

Announcing the New Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour

Shoal Creek Conservancy is excited to announce the completion of the Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour! This free, self-guided, dual language  tour brings to life significant cultural spaces and events that have occurred along Shoal Creek’s long and rich history….Read More

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Sep 16

Shoal Creek Social 2022 Thank You!

Thank you for celebrating with us during the 2022 Shoal Creek Social! After 2 weeks, 3 Creekside Hangouts, and countless waves, smiles, snacks, and fun along the trail, this year’s Social was a big success! Check out photos from the…Read More

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Aug 26

Aftermath of the August 2022 Shoal Creek Flood

On Monday, August 22, 2022, a record-breaking downpour dropping nearly five inches of rain in three hours caused Shoal Creek to flood, reaching its highest level since 2015. Numerous photos, videos, and news stories have documented the incredible surge of…Read More

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Jul 15

Ecological Restoration at Seiders Springs

Below a large parking lot and above Shoal Creek’s eastern bank, water spills from a steep limestone bluff and flows overland into the creek. Native elbowbush cascades down the cliff face near the springs, and large live oak and pecan…Read More

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