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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Apr 14

Shoal Creek Forum Recap

The Shoal Creek Forum series has been a great success! Thank you to the many community members who have come out and joined the Shoal Creek Conservancy and the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department in our conversation about critical…Read More

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Feb 24

Shoal Creek Forum Series Begins

More than 65 people came together Tuesday, February 23 to discuss flooding at the first Shoal Creek Forum. Check out KEYE-TV’s coverage here. Speaker Kevin Shunk from the City’s Watershed Protection Department explained why Shoal Creek floods and described steps the…Read More

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Oct 01

Flood Mitigation Task Force Convenes

The Flood Mitigation Task Force held their kickoff meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The Task Force is the citizen group created by the Austin City Council after this year’s Memorial Day Floods to gather information and develop recommendations related to citywide…Read More

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Aug 25

You Eat What You Are

Your yard is replete with toxic plants. Oleander, castor bean, wisteria, chinaberry, mistletoe, and Texas mountain laurel are but a few examples of garden plants that pack a punch. Consuming high doses of these plants and their toxins can be fatal. But, insects have evolved to use such plants as protection from predators.

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