Jan 30

The Ins and Outs of the Austin Water System

Water is an integral part of our daily lives. We use it for a number of reasons ranging from drinking to cleaning to watering our lawns. But, have you ever thought about where this water comes from? Or better yet,…Read More

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Apr 19

The Notorious RBZs

Wild and woolly, lush and green, riparian buffer zones are the vegetated areas along the banks of a creek or river. Specialized assemblages of riparian trees, shrubs, vines, sedges, rushes, grasses, forbs, and ferns grow here, and together the work…Read More

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Jul 09

Shoal Creek Watershed Action Plan Receives EPA Acceptance!

A New Milestone in Restoring the Creek We Love The Shoal Creek Watershed Action Plan Receives U.S. EPA Acceptance! It’s simple: people are drawn to water. We see it every day along Shoal Creek. Families pack up picnic baskets for…Read More

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Aug 18

Creekside Neighbors Program – empowering residents within the Shoal Creek watershed

Creekside Neighbors Program provides residents in the Shoal Creek watershed with the resources necessary to help improve Shoal Creek’s water quality Through educational materials and technical guidance, Shoal Creek Conservancy is empowering residents to join its effort to make Shoal…Read More

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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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