Is Too Much Water Going Down the Drain?
After last year’s historic drought resulting in extremely low lake levels, when the rains do come, often as flood events, can Austin not only manage the storm water, but possibly save it?
Read MoreBlood Moon and Life Renewed
Seasonal changes connect us all, past and present.
Read MoreThe Polar Vortex, or A Reminder Why We Love Austin
This morning I wandered down to Lady Bird Lake to see the polar vortex in person. The temperature at lakeside hovered around 25 degrees. Only a few die hards were jogging the trails. Once you become acclimated to Austin, your taste for cold weather mysteriously fades away.
Read MoreShoaling 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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