Apr 16

Waterwise Landscapes Inspiration – Wicking Beds

Get inspiration from SCC’s creekside neighbors, Monica and Geoff, who are using several water conservation strategies at their home on Shoal Creek.

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Apr 11

Learn about Residential GSI Implementation at SCC’s Waterwise Landscapes Tour

Shoal Creek suffers from several interrelated water issues that can be significantly improved by each individual within the watershed making small changes. Property owners can help mitigate flooding and pollution by building structures – also known as Green Stormwater Infrastructure…Read More

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Feb 14

Join us for the Waterwise Landscapes Tour on April 13th

Join Shoal Creek Conservancy and Austin Water on April 13th, 10am-3pm, for the Waterwise Landscapes Tour of gardens across the Shoal Creek Watershed! This event is an outdoor tour of yards and gardens that capture and/or filter stormwater to support…Read More

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Jul 19

Valuable Vegetation

Shoal Creek’s riparian vegetation plays an important role in reducing erosion, improving water quality, providing habitat, and much more. SCC’s Spring 2023 Sustainability Intern, Margaux Ordoveza, created the following animation to illustrate the challenges facing Shoal Creek and the benefits…Read More

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Apr 17

Gardening for Conservation

Spring is a great time to get our hands dirty planting gardens that are both beautiful and ecologically functional.

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