Save Barton Creek Association is a
nonprofit citizen group working to protect and conserve the six
watersheds of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer (Barton, Bear, Little
Bear, Onion, Slaughter and Williamson). SBCA incorporated in September
1979 in response to community concerns about the impact of
urbanization on Barton Creek and Barton Springs. SBCA has been one of
the lead conservation organizations for more than twenty years working
to ensure that future generations may enjoy the cool, clean waters of
Barton Springs.
SBCA Trustees and Members have
served on every task force addressing issues related to the Barton
Springs Aquifer. We have helped write ordinances designed to protect
the creeks and watersheds of the aquifer region. We provide funding
and scientific expertise for public education opportunities such as
the Splash! into the Edwards Aquifer Exhibit at the Beverly S.
Sheffield Environmental Center in Zilker Park at the historic Barton
Springs bathhouse. We offer
free tours of the Barton Creek Greenbelt.
The Board of Trustees and general membership meets every Monday from 7 to 9 pm at Vinny's Cafe (1003 Barton Springs Road). The public is always welcome at SBCA meetings. Please join us at one of the weekly meetings or email us to learn more about how to get involved.