Save Barton Creek Association

Join SBCA, SOS Alliance, the Sierra Club and the Austin Environmental Community in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Famous Barton Creek PUD all-night hearing of June 7, 1990. On that night, more than 1000 citizens signed up to speak to Austin city council in opposition to the planned 4,000-acre Barton Creek PUD. After an all-night meeting, council unanimously rejected the PUD, and a movement began to strengthen the 1986 Comprehensive Watersheds ordinance. In the words of SBCA's Jackie Goodman, "June 7, 1990 was the day that awareness and unified commitment became a visible political movement that couldn't be downplayed anymore. "

Many events are planned over the next week. We hope to see a great turnout as we honor our past and look towards our shared future.

TONIGHT, Tues. June 1: Blue grass at Barton Springs poolside with The Lost Pines from 8-10pm

Thursday, June 3: View Alan Pogue's photos of June 7, 1990 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm

The Save Barton Creek Association is proud to announce that we are working with local media producer Karen Kocher on an exciting new project. Living Springs will be a media-rich website about the culture, history and science of Barton Springs pool. The website will engage young adult and adult learners in an interactive exploration of Barton Springs in Austin, Texas to foster greater understanding of how the natural environment helps to define human culture. Portions of the web site will be developed into interactive exhibits at the Beverly Sheffield Education Center.

SBCA has worked with Karen Kocher before, on projects like Zilker Trek and Barton Springs Interactive. We are excited to be a part of her current project and we look forward to advancing our shared goals of greater public awareness of our unique environmental heritage.

To donate to this project, please visit the 'Support Us' link above.

The Save Barton Creek Association invites you to join us in
celebrating our 30th year of working to protect the six watersheds of
the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer. The past year has seen many
challenges and many successes. Learn about our victories past and
present and how you can join the cause. Enjoy a traditional
Thanksgiving meal courtesy of Salt Lick and honor those who have
done the most to protect our aquifer.

WHO: Save Barton Creek Association Board, members, and friends.
WHAT: Annual Party and Awards Ceremony.
WHEN: Monday, November 23, from 6:00pm-9:00pm.
WHERE: Zilker Clubhouse, 200 Zilker Clubhouse Drive. See map link below.
WHY: Because you love the aquifer, local food, beer, and good company.

Zilker Clubhouse Map: http://tinyurl.com/sbca-annualparty

Contact: Kedron Touvell, 512-680-5998, me@kedrontouvell.com

NOTE: This is a free event, feel free to bring friends.

We're pleased to announce that our annual newsletter is now available at the following location:

http://www.savebartoncreek.org/sites/savebartoncreek.org/files/sbcanewsl...

2009 was a busy year, with municipal elections, conservation victories, and the usual fights against bad developments and short-sighted transportation policies. We also lost a dear friend to the Association, Bert Cromack.

Overall, however, there is reason to be optimistic about the future. As we enter into our 31st year, may our biggest victories lie ahead.

Besides being a dear brother-in-law to our long-time Treasurer Shudde Fath, Creekmore Fath was an important force in Democratic politics in Central Texas and at the national stage for over 70 years. His memorial service will be held this Thursday morning, 11:00am at the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at 3125 North Lamar Blvd. Creekmore was a great friend to the Association and to Austin and I'd encourage everyone to attend and pay their respects. After the fold is more information and his obituary. http://www.wcfish.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?id=684038

Join the Save Barton Creek Association and the Austin Environmental Community in welcoming the newly inaugurated Austin City Council this Thursday evening. In this time of economic and environmental crisis, we have an opportunity to reshape our future, now. Our community is coming together to make Austin a model of a sustainable city, and we want our elected officials to be leaders in this effort. Help chart a new direction for a sustainable future in Austin at the Eco-Change Exchange. For more information, please click below the fold.

Listen to Bill Oliver, Danny Britt, Beth Gallager, Marvin Dykhuis sing and play tree and river songs. SBCA Board Member Susan Bright reads a new tree poem. Bill Bunch talks about our Heritage Trees at Barton Springs. http://kut.org/music/show/75

SBCA is proud to report that our own Shudde Fath won the 2009 Liveable City Liveable Vision award in the category of Environment. Shudde was a founding member of of the Association in 1979 and has served as our treasurer ever since. During her speech to the assembled audience, she received multiple standing ovations. Congratulations, Shudde!

Liveable City's writeup:

Environment: Shudde Fath with the Save Barton Creek Association. In tireless efforts spanning 27 years (sic - actually it's 30!), these environmental champions have worked to protect that which sustains us all - the six watersheds of the Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer.

Photo Credit: Jana Birchum, Austin Chronicle