Oct 01

Flood Mitigation Task Force Convenes

The Flood Mitigation Task Force held their kickoff meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The Task Force is the citizen group created by the Austin City Council after this year’s Memorial Day Floods to gather information and develop recommendations related to citywide…Read More

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Sep 29

Welcome Fall 2015 Interns

This month, we are joined by our Fall Interns. We have a great group this semester, and look forward to getting to work with them all! Emily Peacock is returning as our Communications and Marketing Intern. She is a Geophysics…Read More

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Sep 09

Shoal Creek Conservation Restoration Ecology & Plant Assessment Workshop

Learn about the ecology and habitats of Shoal Creek and plant identification basics, with a focus on distinguishing native, non-native and invasive species.

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Sep 01

First Phase of 6th Street Bridge Restoration Project Underway

Fueled by funding from the Burdine Johnson Foundation and the Texas Preservation Trust Fund, Phase One of our West 6th Street Bridge restoration project will kick off on Sunday, September 13th with a laser scan of the 128-year-old structure. The…Read More

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Aug 25

You Eat What You Are

Your yard is replete with toxic plants. Oleander, castor bean, wisteria, chinaberry, mistletoe, and Texas mountain laurel are but a few examples of garden plants that pack a punch. Consuming high doses of these plants and their toxins can be fatal. But, insects have evolved to use such plants as protection from predators.

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