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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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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