Jul 15

#Stewards4Shoal: Fertilizer Effects

Many residents in Austin and within the Shoal Creek watershed take pride in their gardens and lush, green lawns which are often grown with the use of fertilizers. Fertilizers supply plants with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium which increases…Read More

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Nov 07

#Stewards4Shoal: Shoal Creek Springs

People have relied on springs for thousands of years. Historically, populations built entire communities around perennial springs as these sources of water were dependable and plentiful. They are also hotspots for plant and animal biodiversity. But, the springs within the…Read More

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Oct 24

Understanding Shoal Creek

What are the major challenges facing the Shoal Creek watershed? The highly urban character of the Shoal Creek Watershed presents special challenges and requires a multifaceted approach to addressing water-related issues. Increases in population density and the amount of impervious…Read More

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Jan 08

#Stewards4Shoal: Pick Up After Your Pup

Dreaming of swimming and fishing in Shoal Creek? We are, too! So, we’re doing all we can to spread awareness of how to keep our creeks and waterways clean and resilient. One impactful action you can take is to pick…Read More

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Jul 13

#Stewards4Shoal: Healthy Watersheds

Did you know that regardless of where you live, everyone lives in a watershed? A watershed is an area of land that drains to a single body of water, such as a river, a creek or a lake, that provides…Read More

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