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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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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Nov 20

The Flow of Seiders Springs

Written by SCC Intern Randy Peterman As an intern at the Shoal Creek Conservancy, one of my first projects has been to compile all known water quality and flow data on Seiders Springs (pronounced cedars). The springs are located on…Read More

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