Jan 18

Historical Places in the Shoal Creek Watershed

The Shoal Creek watershed has a long and rich history. Native American tribes were known to camp under lush oak trees beside the creek’s cool waters. In 1839, the settlement of Waterloo made Shoal Creek the city’s original western boundary….Read More

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Oct 18

Announcing the New Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour

Shoal Creek Conservancy is excited to announce the completion of the Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour! This free, self-guided, dual language  tour brings to life significant cultural spaces and events that have occurred along Shoal Creek’s long and rich history….Read More

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Jun 12

3rd Street Trestle Celebration

Shoal Creek Conservancy and partners celebrate listing of the 3rd Street Trestle on the National Register of Historic Places The Trestle is poised to play a new role as public pedestrian plaza     AUSTIN, Texas – Shoal Creek Conservancy…Read More

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May 17

Seeking feedback for the Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour

Public input requested for the Shoal Creek Audio Walking Tour Austinites are encouraged to share their feedback; survey will inform the free, self-guided tour. AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2021 —  Shoal Creek Conservancy (SCC) in partnership with Austin Parks and…Read More

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Jan 08

The Legacy of Janet Fish

We hear lots of names when we talk about Austin’s history. There’s Mirabeau Lamar who moved the capital of Texas to Waterloo near the banks of Shoal Creek in Downtown Austin. There’s Governor Pease, who donated the land along Shoal…Read More

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