Jul 14

SCC completes certification to monitor water quality at a site on Shoal Creek

SCC staff members have been busy over the last few months. We are now officially certified through Texas Stream Team and the Colorado River Watch Network in water quality testing and will be conducting water quality monitoring at site 237…Read More

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Jun 10

More than Meets the Eye – Northwest District Park

Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park is a beloved green space nestled in Allandale, with a dual purpose that many do not realize: flood mitigation.

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Mar 11

Learn How to Spot and Report Pollution in Shoal Creek

Did you know that there is a wastewater (sewage) line in the middle of Shoal Creek? Aging, urban infrastructure like this leaves water quality and wildlife in Shoal Creek vulnerable. On January 10, 2024, a wastewater line break occurred near…Read More

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Mar 21

3/14/2023 Water Main Break Impacts Shoal Creek

On March 14, 2023, a water main burst at the intersection of Bull Creek Road and Shoal Creek Blvd, between Hancock Drive and 2222. Potable drinking water then entered Shoal Creek at a high flow rate, which introduced chlorine and…Read More

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Nov 21

Creating A Resilient Shoal Creek

At this time of the year, we reflect back on a (very) long, dry summer interrupted by a record-breaking flood on Shoal Creek. Times of drought and heavy rainfall each take their toll on our natural spaces. That’s why Shoal…Read More

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