May 01

Shoal Creek Flooding-Staying Aware and Staying Safe

Austin, Texas lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley. This is one of the most flood-prone regions in North America. Flash floods are common in this area because of intense rainfall and the drainage off of the landscape. This…Read More

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Dec 19

Food Grease Spill in Shoal Creek Investigated

After the receiving the following report of pollution in Shoal Creek, the Conservancy would like to remind our fellow Austinites to help protect Austin’s water quality by reporting any pollution discharges spotted in any creeks and lakes in the Austin area. Pollution reports…Read More

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Oct 23

The Many Faces (And Facets) of Flooding

Flooding of Shoal Creek is not solely an issue of rainfall quantity or ferocity of storm.

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Oct 15

Is Shoal Creek A Suspect Name?

Could the shoals of Shoal Creek be causing its flooding?

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Aug 17

Shoal Creek Flooding, Safety, and Solutions

AUSTIN, TEXAS – This week’s heavy rains are causing Shoal Creek waters to rise once again, threatening property and lives. “The rapidly rising waters are an eerie reminder of the devastating 2015 Memorial Day Flood and the imminent threat of…Read More

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