We are kicking off Amplify Austin Day— a 24-hour local giving sprint on March 4th that boosts local nonprofits like Save Our Springs Alliance. We are aiming to raise $17,000 to protect Barton Springs, the Edwards Aquifer, and our Hill Country watersheds. By becoming a supporter during Amplify Austin, you will help us expand our team, upgrade our Education programming, and mobilize our community. 

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Every dollar makes a tangible, local impact. Whether it’s $50, $100, or $500, your contribution directly supports the long term protection of Barton Springs and the waters that flow through the Edwards Aquifer and sustain our community.
More ways to step up during Amplify Austin:

•  Forward the donate LINK to friends, family, and coworkers who care about Austin’s future.
•  Sign up for an upcoming Ecotour while the springs are closed and deepen your connection to the watershed.
•  Challenge three friends to match your gift and multiply your impact.

For the GREATEST impact, you can become a Fundraising Champion -- email [email protected] to get set up and use the Amplify platform to build your own easy campaign. Water is *life* and local action is how we defend it. Join us this Amplify Austin Day and be part of the difference here at home!

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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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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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