Photo by Joe Recer. Brown property, including Little Barton
Save Our Springs Alliance is proud to stand at the forefront of efforts to protect Austin’s most vulnerable open spaces from harmful development. Two key legal cases--Citizens for Preservation of the Brown Property v. City of Bee Cave and Save Our Springs Alliance v. West Travis County Public Utility Agency—underscore the importance of preserving these critical natural areas for future generations.
In the Brown Property case, we joined Bee Cave residents to challenge the City of Bee Cave’s attempt to turn land acquired for a nature preserve near Little Barton Creek into a roadway. This pristine creek, a vital tributary of Barton Creek, is home to sensitive ecosystems and is crucial in protecting water quality in the region. Meanwhile, in the WTCPUA case, we are fighting against a proposed utility project that would cut through the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve, threatening habitat essential to the endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler. This unique songbird depends on the native woodlands of Central Texas, and its survival is directly tied to the preservation of these irreplaceable habitats. Both lawsuits are a stand against the misuse of protected lands and a defense of the water, wildlife, and natural beauty that define our region. By fighting these developments, we’re protecting Little Barton Creek, the endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler, and the integrity of the open spaces that make Austin truly special.
In the Brown Property case, we joined Bee Cave residents to challenge the City of Bee Cave’s attempt to turn land acquired for a nature preserve near Little Barton Creek into a roadway. This pristine creek, a vital tributary of Barton Creek, is home to sensitive ecosystems and is crucial in protecting water quality in the region. Meanwhile, in the WTCPUA case, we are fighting against a proposed utility project that would cut through the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve, threatening habitat essential to the endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler. This unique songbird depends on the native woodlands of Central Texas, and its survival is directly tied to the preservation of these irreplaceable habitats. Both lawsuits are a stand against the misuse of protected lands and a defense of the water, wildlife, and natural beauty that define our region. By fighting these developments, we’re protecting Little Barton Creek, the endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler, and the integrity of the open spaces that make Austin truly special.
