Love Barton Springs? Amplify Austin with SOS

In less than three days, we kick off Amplify Austin Day—a 24-hour local giving sprint on March 4th that boosts local nonprofits like Save Our Springs Alliance. There's no need to wait! Early Giving has begun, and 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. ​

GIVE TODAY! HELP US REACH OUR GOAL

 STOP MOPAC EXPANSION  OVER THE RECHARGE ZONEThe proposed MoPac expansion is an acute threat to Barton Springs, endangered species, and the air and water that sustain Central Texas -- without actually delivering meaningful traffic relief. This 8.77-mile project cuts across the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, paving over the porous limestone that feeds our springs. Donate today to help us:

• Expand our Better MoPac Coalition reach ahead of the critical public comment period (March 9–May 9).
• Bring on hydrology and environmental science experts to provide additional current data to strengthen our case against this damaging proposal.

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 EXPAND BARTON SPRINGS  UNIVERSITY
Education is central to our mission, and Barton Springs University (BSU) is growing. Every dollar helps get more students, families, and neighbors outside, learning about the unique biological corridor of Central Texas and gaining the knowledge and tools to protect it. Your support makes it possible to:

• Build out a robust, year-round “rolling classroom” program powered by our 14-passenger van, the SalaVander, bringing hands-on environmental education directly into the field.
• Expand diverse student participation and increase capacity for our annual BSU Day.

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 MOBILIZE OUR COMMUNITY 

We’re up against major forces trying to weaken water protections and silence our collective voices. Expanding our outreach means connecting with more people and equipping them with the tools to take action. Your support helps us:

• Build durable resistance to wasteful infrastructure projects in environmentally sensitive areas, particularly as overdevelopment accelerates during extreme drought.
• Host more mission-driven community gatherings that reinforce solidarity, deepen relationships, and sustain collective resolve, especially in challenging political and climate conditions.

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DONATE THROUGH AMPLIFY AUSTIN

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 locally:

•  Forward this newsletter 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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This Friday! Art + Activism Party​
Join us for Aquifer Over Asphalt Art + Activism this Friday, March 6, from 3–7 PM at 3201 Menchaca Rd (SOS Headquarters)! It’s your chance to go all out, get creative, and meet new likeminded folks! HERE IS THE LINK TO RSVP. Drop in anytime, stay for an hour or the whole session. We’ll be painting, stenciling and drawing awesome signage, banners, and more. Snacks provided. Parking and entry instructions will be emailed to you directly!

RSVP TO MAKE ART!

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Thank you for jumping in, turning up, and getting creative during this intense week of action. Your time, energy, and bold ideas are exactly what keeps the fight for our local waterways, unique wildlife, and community going. We see you, and we couldn’t do this without you.

For the love of water & wild places,
SOS Alliance