Barton Creek is known for its clear water, limestone creek bed and lush surroundings. It runs through protected land, ...

Note: This timeline is selected from a much longer online chronology of events in Austin’s environmental history, a work-in-progress posted online. 1974-1980: Burgeoning highway construction and ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A battle is brewing over one of Austin's most precious natural areas. The Save Our Springs Alliance said it is taking legal action to protect the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve from ...

AUSTIN, Texas - The Barton Springs Pool will reopen on Saturday, March 21. The pool has been closed since February as the city worked onthe Barton Springs Skimmer Bypass Project. The project focused ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Barton Springs Pool is closed on Sunday and through Monday morning after flooding in the area this weekend. The city of Austin said Barton Creek did not top the dam during Friday and ...

With news of toxic algae in some Austin waterways, city guidance is to not allow your pets to drink from waterways and to not allow dogs to lick their fur prior to rinsing if they’ve been in the water ...