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Protecting the Edwards Aquifer and Barton Springs

Austin's water watchdog since 1992
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Our Mission

The Save Our Springs Alliance works to protect the Edwards Aquifer, its springs and contributing
streams, and the natural and cultural heritage of the Hill Country region and its watersheds, with special
emphasis on Barton Springs.
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Join The Long Time and Save Our Springs Alliance this Saturday, May 17th to stand up for Barton Springs, celebrate community, and enjoy a day of good ole sandlot baseball! Here's the lowdown:

 What: SOS Fundraiser + sandlot baseball + live Cajun music with Charles Thibodeaux & The Austin Cajun Aces

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 Where: 
5707 Dunlap Rd, Austin, TX 78725

 When: Saturday, May 17th
– 11:00 AM: Dollys vs. Grackles
– 2:15 PM: Pre-game music
– 3:00 PM: Moon Towers vs. Playboys
– 4:30 PM: Hayride music set

​The Long Time + SOS Raffles include the following:

  • A coveted Barton Springs season pass, which includes free entry and free parking all year long!
  • Raffle baskets designed and curated by Basket Case Design filled to the brim with goods from our friends and sponsors.
  • Artwork from local artist & painter Roger Paul Mason
  • FREE 5 free plunge passes & a wellness gift basket from Meltwell
We are aiming to raise $10,000 to help expand our team! This is a unique opportunity from our friends at the Long Time who love the work that SOS does. By donating $10 or more, you’ll automatically be entered into some epic game day raffles that help protect the places that make Central Texas truly magical. You don’t have to be present to win, but we sure hope to see you out there!
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CTRMA Proposes Expanding MoPac Up to 20 LANES in the Recharge Zone

Help Save Barton Springs, Lady Bird Lake, and Austin High School. A proposed 8.5 mile, 7 to 8 lane toll expansion of MoPac from Enfield Road to Slaughter Lane. Learn the truth and spread the word.
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Learn How We're Protecting Central Texas

The proposed Mirasol Springs development threatens the Pedernales River with harmful wastewater runoff and a sprawling commercial development that the fragile area cannot support. Watch the YouTube video above and read more about the dangers of the misguided development HERE. 
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Barton Springs is the Soul of Austin

Nestled in the heart of Austin, Texas, Barton Springs is a natural paradise fed by underground springs. Renowned for its year-round 68º sparkling waters and lush surroundings, Barton Springs is a haven for people, wildlife, and several endangered species. Barton Springs is fed by the Edwards Aquifer, a vast and vital underground water source that runs beneath the Texas Hill Country. Edwards Aquifer sustains drinking water and nourishes our ecosystems. These two interconnected wonders define Austin, offering relaxation, recreation, and supporting life, which is why safeguarding them is crucial for our city and the environment.
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Victories

​Since 1992, the Save Our Springs Alliance (SOS) has been dedicated to protecting Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer.

1992 SOS Ordinance

Led the effort to pass the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance that enhanced water quality standards for development within the Barton Springs Zone of the Edwards Aquifer

Raising Conservation Funds

Helped secure over $260 million in voter-approved funds for conservation lands to protect the Edwards Aquifer and Barton Springs

Endangered Species Listings

Petitioned and won legal actions to require endangered species listings for the Barton Springs, Austin Blind, and Jollyville Plateau salamanders

Austin's Water Watchdog

Fought to keep major highway expansions and pipelines out of the Hill Country and away from environmentally sensitive watersheds
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Barton springs and edwards aquifer advocacy and conservation

Conservation

SOS advocates for strong Edwards Aquifer watershed protection policies in the face of the rapid climate shifts. This involves monitoring land development, advocating for responsible land use & wastewater practices, and supporting measures to prevent pollution and over-pumping of groundwater. These efforts ensure Barton Springs runs clean and clear for decades to come. ​
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Education and Outreach

Through public awareness campaigns, community outreach, and educational programs, SOS aims to alert residents, local business owners, and policymakers about the importance of preserving Edwards Aquifer, Barton Springs, and the critical Recharge Zone. ​
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Legal Advocacy

When necessary, SOS Alliance takes legal action to protect the Edwards Aquifer and the Texas Hill Country. By challenging developments and practices that pose significant threats to water quality via litigation or policy advocacy, we apply parameters to an otherwise unchecked growth engine.
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