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
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
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
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
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Shoal Creek Conservancy announced a multi-year partnership project with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department, and engineering firm Doucet & Associates to develop…Read More
