DOCSLIB.ORG

Barton Springs Salamander Scientific Name: Eurycea Sosorum Federal Status: Proposed for Listing As Endangered

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Barton Springs Salamander Scientific Name: Eurycea Sosorum Federal Status: Proposed for Listing As Endangered Barton Springs Salamander Scientific Name: Eurycea sosorum Federal Status: Proposed for listing as Endangered Description are often found under rocks or in of the quality and quantity of water A slender, long-limbed salamander, gravel in water several inches to 15 flowing from Barton Springs is essen- about 2.5 inches in total length, with feet deep. They can also be found tial for its survival. Threats to water a small narrow head and greatly hiding in aquatic plants and algae. quality such as urban runoff, reduced eyes. They vary in color, They rely on a clear, clean, continu- increased development in the Barton and can be dark gray, gray, purplish- ous flow of spring water. The Barton Creek watershed, and the risks of a gray, gray-brown, or yellowish-brown. Springs Salamander is clearly capable toxic chemical spill or sewer line Most individuals have a dark “salt- of living underground, but also breakage in the urban zone surround- and-pepper” mottling on their back. inhabits surface environments. ing Barton Springs remain a concern. These salamanders have external gills Although not known for certain, Also of concern are reduced ground- which are red in color. The Barton some scientists believe the salaman- water supplies due to increased Springs Salamander is entirely der is primarily a surface-dweller that urban water use. aquatic throughout its life. is adapted for life underground when Prior to 1989, aquatic plants surface conditions become unsuitable. were abundant in Barton Springs Pool. Surveys in the early 1970s Distribution showed that the Barton Springs Sala- Spring outlets at Barton Springs in Life History mander was quite abundant, and Austin, Texas. Although relatively little is known about the biology of the Barton many could be found by searching Springs Salamander, new information through submerged leaves in Eliza Habitat is rapidly becoming available. Springs. From 1970 to 1992 the pop- The Barton Springs Salamander Recently hatched young have been ulation of this species dropped occurs only at the spring outflows of found in November, March, and April, sharply. We now know that certain Barton Springs. These salamanders and females with well-developed eggs pool maintenance practices, such as have been found in September the use of high-pressure hoses, hot through January. They are known to water, and chemicals were harmful to eat amphipods (tiny aquatic crus- the salamanders and the aquatic taceans) and other small, aquatic ani- plants in the pool and nearby spring mals. Captive specimens feed on outlets that provide their habitat. amphipods, earthworms, white Today, the pool is maintained in worms, and brine shrimp. ways that minimize damage to the NEED IMAGE salamander and its habitat. The City Threats and Reasons of Austin’s Environmental and Con- servation Services Department also for Decline has planted aquatic vegetation in the Because the Barton Springs Salaman- deep end of the pool to restore habi- der relies on the clear, pure water of tat and more plant restoration is Barton Springs Salamander the Barton Springs Aquifer, protection © ???????? planned for this area. Since the new pool maintenance practices began, the habitat in the pool and nearby springs has rapidly improved. Although the salamander has expanded into its former range in the Barton Springs Pool, scientists believe it probably has not reached the extent of its pre-1970 distribution. Residents and visitors to Austin will be happy to know that swimming in Barton Springs Pool does not pose a threat to the salamander or its habi- tat. With proper management, the pool will continue to provide refresh- ing enjoyment for people and habitat for the Barton Springs Salamander. Recovery Efforts The population level of the Barton Springs Salamander will be routinely Known distribution of the Barton Springs Salamander. Solid dots mark spring outf lows. Barton Springs Salamander 1 monitored to assess the effects of other pollutants out of our natural For More Information new pool maintenance practices and waters. Contact other factors impacting the habitat. Do what you can as an individ- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Austin’s Parks and Recreation Depart- ual to conserve water, particularly Wildlife Diversity Branch ment has established an advisory during drought periods. In the home, 4200 Smith School Road team to review and coordinate all you can save water by installing fix- Austin, Texas 78744 pool maintenance procedures that tures, appliances, and toilets designed (512) 912-7011 or (800) 792-1112 could affect the Barton Springs Sala- to use less water, repairing leaky or mander. The City of Austin is con- faucets, and turning off the tap while U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ducting monthly surveys to assess the brushing teeth or doing dishes. Ecological Services Field Office population status of the salamander Landscaping with native, drought tol- 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200 at each of the four springs where the erant plants (xeriscaping), watering Austin, Texas 78758 salamander is known to occur. lawns in the evening or early morn- (512) 490-0057 Finally, research is underway to bet- ing to reduce evaporation, and ter understand the life history and installing a rainwater collection sys- habitat needs of this species. tem for your home, are other effec- The City of Austin is currently tive ways to conserve water. working to acquire land in the Bar- The Barton Springs Salamander ton Springs contributing and is dependent on vegetation to pro- recharge zones through purchases vide food and cover. Do not pull up and conservation easements. Over or otherwise damage aquatic plants 15,000 acres of open space have at Barton Springs. Also, exotic already been protected. These acqui- species often pose significant threats sitions will protect the salamander to native wildlife and plants, includ- through the preservation of open ing listed species. Do not release space, and therefore, protection of aquatic animals or plants into waters water quality. The Austin Nature and they did not come from originally. Science Center has developed an out- Soil erosion and runoff which reach program that involves activities causes siltation of streams is a seri- designed to educate the public about ous threat to water quality and a the Barton Springs salamander and healthy aquatic ecosystem. Manage- its habitat. The Center also directs ment of surface vegetation is the key the SPLASH! Exhibit to raise public to preventing soil erosion and runoff, awareness about the Edwards Aquifer. and encouraging rainfall infiltration Finally, City of Austin biologists are and aquifer recharge. currently working to develop meth- Finally, you can support the ods to increase the accuracy of sala- city’s efforts to protect the salaman- mander population estimates. der by being tolerant of changes that are occurring at Barton Springs Pool. How You Can Help Swimmers can continue to enjoy a Keeping our springs, creeks and more natural Barton Springs Pool underground water clean benefits the and the ecosystem of plants and ani- people and wildlife of the Austin mals, including the salamander that it area. Lawn and agricultural chemi- supports. Visit Zilker Park in Austin cals and pesticides should be used to learn more about the Barton sparingly and only according to label Springs Salamander. directions, particularly within the recharge zone of the aquifer. Care- fully follow recommended procedures References for disposing of containers and rinse Chippindale, P.T., A.H. Price, and D.M. Hillis. 1993. A new species of perenni- water. Take used motor oil to auto branchiate salamander (Eurycea, Plethodontidae) from Austin, Texas. Her- maintenance businesses that can use petologica 49(2):248-259. or dispose of it properly. Be careful Martyn-Baker, J., R. Fieseler, and B. Smith (Eds.). 1992. Hill Country Oasis: Barton with household chemicals and dispose Springs-Barton Creek-Edwards Aquifer. Austin Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, and Save Barton Creek Associa- of the containers according to label tion, Austin, Texas. directions. The City of Austin has a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1992. Endangered and threatened wildlife and designated drop off location for haz- plants; notice of finding on petition to list Barton Springs Salamander. Fed- ardous household material. Call the eral Register 57(239):58779-58781. Household Hazardous Waste Collec- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1994. Endangered and threatened wildlife and tion Facility at (512) 416-8998 for plants; proposal to list the Barton Springs Salamander as endangered. Fed- more information. Keep trash and eral Register 59(33):7968-7978. 2 Barton Springs Salamander Funds for the production of this leaflet were provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act..
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Barton Springs Pool Health Consultion
    Barton Springs Pool Health Consultation BARTON SPRINGS POOL AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FACILITY ID: TXN000605514 APRIL 18, 2003 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Division of Health Assessment and Consultation Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Barton Springs Pool EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Barton Springs Pool is a 1.9 acre pool, fed from underground springs which discharge from the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. The pool is located within the confines of Barton Creek; however, water from the creek only enters the pool during flood events. The pool is located in downtown Austin and is used year round for recreation. Barton Springs Pool also is one of the only known habitats of the Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea sosorum) an endangered species. The City of Austin has been collecting water and sediment samples from Barton Springs Pool since 1991. Recent articles in the local daily newspaper have raised safety concerns regarding environmental contaminants found in the pool. In response to these concerns, the City Manager closed the pool pending an analysis of the perceived human health risks associated with chemical exposures occurring while swimming in the pool. We reviewed the results from water and sediment samples collected by the City of Austin, the United States Geological Survey, the Lower Colorado River Authority, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. We reviewed over 14,500 individual data points, involving approximately 441 analytes, collected over the past 12 years. We screened the contaminants by comparing reported concentrations to health-based screening values and selected twenty-seven contaminants for further consideration.
    [Show full text]
  • Girl Scouts of Central Texas Explore Austin Patch Program
    Girl Scouts of Central Texas Explore Austin Patch Program Created by the Cadette and Senior Girl Scout attendees of Zilker Day Camp 2003, Session 4. This patch program is a great program to be completed in conjunction with the new Capital Metro Patch Program available at gsctx.org/badges. PATCHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN GSCTX SHOPS. Program Grade Level Requirements: • Daisy - Ambassador: explore a minimum of eight (8) places. Email [email protected] if you find any hidden gems that should be on this list and share your adventures here: gsctx.org/share EXPLORE 1. Austin Nature and Science Center, 2389 Stratford Dr., (512) 974-3888 2. *The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria, 700 Congress Ave. (512) 453-5312 3. Austin City Limits – KLRU at 26th and Guadalupe 4. *Barton Springs Pool (512) 867-3080 5. BATS – Under Congress Street Bridge, at dusk from March through October. 6. *Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave. (512) 936-8746 7. Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota St. (512) 463-0605 8. *Deep Eddy Pool, 401 Deep Eddy. (512) 472-8546 9. Dinosaur Tracks at Zilker Botanical Gardens, 2220 Barton Springs Dr. (512) 477-8672 10. Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 E. 44th St. (512) 974-1625 11. *French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St. (512) 472-8180 12. Governor’s Mansion, 1010 Colorado St. (512) 463-5518 13. *Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. (512) 232-0100 14. LBJ Library 15. UT Campus 16. Mayfield Park, 3505 W. 35th St. (512) 974-6797 17. Moonlight Tower, W. 9th St.
    [Show full text]
  • Spring 2021 H Volume 25 No
    Spring 2021 H Volume 25 No. 1 2021 Virtual Homes Tour Premieres June 17! reservation Austin’s 2021 Virtual Ticket buyers will experience the living Homes Tour, “Rogers-Washington- history of one of East Austin’s most Holy Cross: Black Heritage, Living intact historic neighborhoods through History,” will premiere on Thursday, interviews with longtime residents and Virtual Homes Tour June 17 at 7:00 pm CST. This year’s homeowners, historic documentation, Thursday, June 17, 2021 virtual tour will feature the incredible and rich videography. Viewers will 7PM premiere, followed by Q&A postwar homes and histories of East also hear from architectural historian Austin’s Rogers-Washington-Holy Dr. Tara Dudley on the works of $20/PA members $25/Non-members Cross Historic District, Austin’s first architect John S. Chase, FAIA, whose historic district celebrating Black early career was forged through heritage. The 45-minute video will be personal connection to Rogers- Tickets on sale at followed by a live Q&A session via Washington-Holy Cross and whose preservationaustin.org Zoom. work has left an indelible mark on the historic district. Continued on page 3 PA Welcomes Meghan King 2020-2021 Board of Directors W e’re delighted to welcome Meghan King, our new Programs and Outreach Planner! H EXECUTIVE COMMITEE H Meghan came on board in Decem- Clayton Bullock, President Melissa Barry, VP ber 2020 as Preservation Austin’s Allen Wise, President-Elect Linda Y. Jackson, VP third full-time staff member. Clay Cary, Treasurer Christina Randle, Secretary Hailing from Canada, Meghan Lori Martin, Immediate Past President attributes her lifelong love for H DIRECTORS H American architectural heritage Katie Carmichael Harmony Grogan Kelley McClure to her childhood summers spent travelling the United States visiting Miriam Conner Patrick Johnson Alyson McGee Frank Lloyd Wright sites with her father.
    [Show full text]
  • Cityofaustin
    (512) 974-9330 • [email protected] 2818 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX 78705 CITY OF AUSTIN AQUATICS Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm www.austintexas.gov/swimming AQUATIC DIVISION CONTACTS: Cheryl Bolin Aquatic Division Manager [email protected] Wayne Simmons Aquatic Program Manager [email protected] Pedro Patlan, Jr. Aquatic Supervisor [email protected] Aaron Levine Aquatic Supervisor [email protected] Ashley Wells Aquatic Supervisor [email protected] Paul Slutes Aquatic Maintenance Supervisor [email protected] Nichole Bohner Training Coordinator [email protected] Nathan Bond South Pools Coordinator [email protected] Jim Robertson North Pools Coordinator [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAMMING POOLS MAP . 3 SESSION 2 . 25-27 POOL PHONE #s & ADDRESSES . 4 SESSION 3 . 27-29 CALENDARS. 5-6 SESSION 4 . 30-32 REGISTRATION INFO. 9-10 SESSION 5 . 33-35 AQUATIC PROGRAM INFO. 11-12 WATER POLO / AQUA YOGA . 35 SWIM LEVEL PROGRESSION CHART . 13 SPECIAL OLYMPICS / MASTERS . 36 SWIM LEVEL DESRIPTIONS . 14-16 REGISTRATION FORM . 37-38 SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS . 17-18 FINANCIAL AID . 39 SWIM TEAM . 19-20 LIFEGUARD / WATER SAFETY JOBS . 40-41 SEASON SWIM PASS PRICING. 21 OTHER RECREATION PROGRAMS . 42 SPRING SESSION . 22 CITY OF AUSTIN MANAGEMENT . 43 SESSION 1 . 22-24 CONTACTS / TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Springwoods City of Austin Fenc Cor StepsTrail unDowhBmfMd Trail Mdpont/LgeRcks Canyon l Pools Vista Balcones Walnut Creek
    [Show full text]
  • St. Edward's University Magazine Fall 2012 Issue
    ’’ StSt..EdwardEdwardUNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY MAGAZINEMAGAZINEss SUMMERFALL 20201121 VOLUME 112 ISSUEISSUE 23 A CHurcH IN RUINS THree ST. EDWarD’S UNIVERSITY MBA STUDENts FIGHT TO save HISTORIC CHurCHes IN FraNCE | PAGE 12 79951 St Eds.indd 1 9/13/12 12:02 PM 12 FOR WHOM 18 MESSAGE IN 20 SEE HOW THEY RUN THE BELLS TOLL A BOTTLE Fueled by individual hopes and dreams Some 1,700 historic French churches Four MBA students are helping a fourth- plus a sense of service, four alumni are in danger of being torn down. Three generation French winemaker bring her share why they set out on the rocky MBA students have joined the fight to family’s label to Texas. road of campaigning for political office. save them. L etter FROM THE EDitor The Catholic church I attend has been under construction for most of the The questions this debate stirs are many, and the passion it ignites summer. There’s going to be new tile, new pews, an elevator, a few new is fierce. And in the middle of it all are three St. Edward’s University MBA stained-glass windows and a bunch of other stuff that all costs a lot of students who spent a good part of the summer working on a business plan to money. This church is 30 years old, and it’s the third or fourth church the save these churches, among others. As they developed their plan, they had parish has had in its 200-year history. to think about all the people who would be impacted and take into account Contrast my present church with the Cathedral of the Assumption in culture, history, politics, emotions and the proverbial “right thing to do.” the tiny German village of Wolframs-Eschenbach.
    [Show full text]
  • Groundwater Availability of the Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards Aquifer, Texas: Numerical Simulations Through 2050
    GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY OF THE BARTON SPRINGS SEGMENT OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER, TEXAS: NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS THROUGH 2050 by Bridget R. Scanlon, Robert E. Mace*, Brian Smith**, Susan Hovorka, Alan R. Dutton, and Robert Reedy prepared for Lower Colorado River Authority under contract number UTA99-0 Bureau of Economic Geology Scott W. Tinker, Director The University of Texas at Austin *Texas Water Development Board, Austin **Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Austin October 2001 GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY OF THE BARTON SPRINGS SEGMENT OF THE EDWARDS AQUIFER, TEXAS: NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS THROUGH 2050 by Bridget R. Scanlon, Robert E. Mace*1, Brian Smith**, Susan Hovorka, Alan R. Dutton, and Robert Reedy prepared for Lower Colorado River Authority under contract number UTA99-0 Bureau of Economic Geology Scott W. Tinker, Director The University of Texas at Austin *Texas Water Development Board, Austin **Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Austin October 2001 1 This study was initiated while Dr. Mace was an employee at the Bureau of Economic Geology and his involvement primarily included initial model development and calibration. CONTENTS ABSTRACT .......................................................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................1 STUDY AREA...................................................................................................................................3
    [Show full text]
  • TEXAS HERITAGE TRAIL Boy Scouts of America
    Capitol Area Council TEXAS HERITAGE TRAIL Boy Scouts of America TRAIL REQUIREMENTS: 1. There should be at least one adult for each 10 hikers. A group must have an adult leader at all times on the trail. The Boy Scouts of America policy requires two adult leaders on all Scout trips and tours. 2. Groups should stay together while on the hike. (Large groups may be divided into several groups.) 3. Upon completion of the trail the group leader should send an Application for Trail Awards with the required fee for each hiker to the Capitol Area Council Center. (Only one patch for each participant.) The awards will be mailed or furnished as requested by the group leader. Note: All of Part One must be hiked and all points (1-15) must be visited. Part Two is optional. HIKER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Any registered member of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts, or other civic youth group may hike the trail. 2. Meet all Trail requirements while on the hike. 3. The correct Scout uniform should be worn while on the trail. Some article (T-shirt, armband, etc) should identify other groups. 4. Each hiker must visit the historical sites, participate in all of his/her group’s activities, and answer the “On the Trail Quiz” to the satisfaction of his/her leader. Other places of interest you may wish to visit are: Zilker Park and Barton Springs Barton Springs Road Elisabet Ney Museum 304 E. 34th. Street Hike and Bike Trail along Town Lake Camp Mabry 38th. Street Lake Travis FM #620 Lake Austin FM # 2222 Capitol Area Council TEXAS HERITAGE TRAIL Boy Scouts of America ACCOMODATIONS: McKinney Falls State Park, 5805 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX 78744, tel.
    [Show full text]
  • African American Resource Guide
    AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE GUIDE Sources of Information Relating to African Americans in Austin and Travis County Austin History Center Austin Public Library Originally Archived by Karen Riles Austin History Center Neighborhood Liaison 2016-2018 Archived by: LaToya Devezin, C.A. African American Community Archivist 2018-2020 Archived by: kYmberly Keeton, M.L.S., C.A., 2018-2020 African American Community Archivist & Librarian Shukri Shukri Bana, Graduate Student Fellow Masters in Women and Gender Studies at UT Austin Ashley Charles, Undergraduate Student Fellow Black Studies Department, University of Texas at Austin The purpose of the Austin History Center is to provide customers with information about the history and current events of Austin and Travis County by collecting, organizing, and preserving research materials and assisting in their use. INTRODUCTION The collections of the Austin History Center contain valuable materials about Austin’s African American communities, although there is much that remains to be documented. The materials in this bibliography are arranged by collection unit of the Austin History Center. Within each collection unit, items are arranged in shelf-list order. This bibliography is one in a series of updates of the original 1979 bibliography. It reflects the addition of materials to the Austin History Center based on the recommendations and donations of many generous individuals and support groups. The Austin History Center card catalog supplements the online computer catalog by providing analytical entries to information in periodicals and other materials in addition to listing collection holdings by author, title, and subject. These entries, although indexing ended in the 1990s, lead to specific articles and other information in sources that would otherwise be time-consuming to find and could be easily overlooked.
    [Show full text]
  • Barton Springs Segment of the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer, Central Texas
    OLD G The Geological Society of America Memoir 215 OPEN ACCESS Barton Springs segment of the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer, central Texas Brian B. Hunt Brian A. Smith Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, Austin, Texas 78748, USA Nico M. Hauwert Balcones Canyonland Preserve, City of Austin, Austin Water, Wildland Conservation Division, Austin, Texas 78738, USA ABSTRACT The Barton Springs segment of the Edwards (Balcones Fault Zone) Aquifer is a prolifi c karst aquifer system containing the fourth largest spring in Texas, Barton Springs. The Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer supplies drinking water for ~60,000 people, provides habitat for federally listed endangered salamanders, and sustains the iconic recreational Barton Springs pool. The aquifer is composed of Lower Cretaceous carbonate strata with porosity and permeability controlled by dep- ositional facies, diagenesis, structure, and karstifi cation creating a triple permeability system (matrix, fractures, and conduits). Groundwater fl ow is rapid within an inte- grated network of conduits discharging at the springs. Upgradient watersheds pro- vide runoff to the recharge zone, and the majority of recharge occurs in the streams crossing the recharge zone. The remainder is direct recharge from precipitation and other minor sources (infl ows from Trinity Group aquifers, the San Antonio segment, the bad-water zone, and anthropogenic sources). The long-term estimated mean water budget is 68 ft3/s (1.93 m3/s). The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conserva- tion District developed rules to preserve groundwater supplies and maximize spring fl ow rates by preserving at least 6.5 ft3/s (0.18 m3/s) of spring fl ow during extreme drought.
    [Show full text]
  • Austin Airport Long Term Parking Map
    Austin Airport Long Term Parking Map sectionalisingDepreciating Ignatius his accordionists unpegs some infer sulphonamidearduously or inconsequently after interlocutory after Thedric Yale berate flubbed and accursedly. rehears Tome Netherlands.titillatingly, stupefied and mitigatory. Pembroke is countrywide: she deceives sniffily and bump her West will keep on it that five miles. Allows you to contact the individual parking operators to brick the information creative. Texas Capitol building or Barton Springs. How expenditure Is Parking at the Austin Airport? San Diego monthly parking location prior to proceeding to checkout. Seattle and other featured destinations. Download the promotion of any time you can only and mail and austin airport departure date is no shuttle service! This runway contains a Category IIIB instrument landing system. Map of the Lone Star State save first on parking our Boots to Borrow program district with breathtaking views Lady. Please due to the Homepage and start in process control or use the Worldwide Phone compatible List to accelerate your Avis Customer Service telephone number. GPS unit and passenger of its components. It is located on the little level involve the Main Garage. Getting to snowball from AUS International Airport has system been easier including buses, taxis, limousines, vans, car rentals and shuttles available. Parkos and transform the understand you later about parking at the airport. No relevant flights found: Try broadening your name above. To touch, insert bank card no gas so as sin would a credit card. Take another of car detailing services, enjoy fast free bottled water, world be shuttled to Austin Airport quickly. Take the escalator to the spice level.
    [Show full text]
  • Off the Beaten Path EXPLORING HAMILTON POOL’S WATERFALL and GEOLOGICAL WONDERS
    Iid Guide AUSTIN2015/2016 Off the Beaten Path EXPLORING HAMILTON POOL’S WATERFALL AND GEOLOGICAL WONDERS TUNE IN: ESSENTIAL YOUR GUIDE TO AUSTIN’S NEARBY GEMS: PERFECT MUSIC EXPERIENCES NEIGHBORHOODS HILL COUNTRY ROAD TRIPS PAGE 10 PAGE 15 PAGE 45 WE DITCHED THE LANDSCAPES FOR MORE SOUNDSCAPES. If you’re going to spend some time in Austin, shouldn’t you stay in a suite that feels like it’s actually in Austin? EXPLORE OUR REINVENTION at Radisson.com/AustinTX AUSTIN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 111 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, TX 78701 800-926-2282, Fax: 512-583-7282, www.austintexas.org President & CEO Robert M. Lander Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Julie Chase Director of Marketing Communications Jennifer Walker Director of Digital Marketing Katie Cook Director of Content & Publishing Susan Richardson Director of Austin Film Commission Brian Gannon Senior Communications Manager Shilpa Bakre Tourism & PR Manager Lourdes Gomez Film, Music & Marketing Coordinator Kristen Maurel Marketing & Tourism Coordinator Rebekah Grmela AUSTIN VISITOR CENTER 602 E. Fourth St., Austin, TX 78701 866-GO-AUSTIN, 512-478-0098 Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Director of Retail and Visitor Services Cheri Winterrowd Visitor Center Staff Erin Bevins, Harrison Eppright, Tracy Flynn, Patsy Stephenson, Spencer Streetman, Cynthia Trenckmann PUBLISHED BY MILES www.milespartnership.com Sales Office: P.O. Box 42253, Austin, TX 78704 512-432-5470, Fax: 512-857-0137 National Sales: 303-867-8236 Corporate Office: 800-303-9328 PUBLICATION TEAM Account Director Rachael Root Publication Editor Lisa Blake Art Director Kelly Ruhland Ad & Data Manager Hanna Berglund Account Executives Daja Gegen, Susan Richardson Contributing Writers Amy Gabriel, Laura Mier, Kelly Stocker SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP Chief Executive Officer/President Roger Miles Chief Financial Officer Dianne Gates Chief Operating Officer David Burgess For advertising inquiries, please contact Daja Gegen at [email protected].
    [Show full text]
  • Next ZNA Meeting Vote May 10
    Newsletter of the Zilker NEWS Neighborhood Association Z Austin, Texas Z APRIL 2008 Established 1981 School Bond Props. 1 and 2 make the grade Vote May 10 The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees has Precinct 332, submitted a $343.7 million bond initiative to AISD voters, on the May 10 ballot. The bond package is divided into three propositions. According to Zilker Elementary, the AISD Web site, the first two propositions will Bluebonnet at Hether. Meet immediate and critical needs, such as failing air-conditioning Precinct 462, MHMR systems, which, if left unattended, could lead to expensive remediation. office, 1700 South Lamar, Meet new legislative mandates that increase graduation requirements Suite 101, off Collier. to four years of science and math, which will require additional science classroom laboratories and upgrades in all district high schools. Address overcrowding and provide more permanent classrooms for schools that have large numbers of portable buildings. Meet most Health Department code requirements for school kitchens. Next ZNA Upgrade aging classroom and business technology. Proposition 1 includes about $188 million for "Relief for overcrowding Meeting ANC Endorses in Two City Council Races Monday, April 28 The Austin Neighborhoods Council (ANC) set a high bar for its 2008 City Zilker Elementary School Council endorsements, requiring that a candidate earn at least two-thirds of the membership's vote at the endorsement meeting. The endorsement 1900 Bluebonnet meeting followed ANC's City Council Candidate Forum on March 26. 6:30-8:45 pm Nine candidates completed ANC's lengthy questionnaire and attended the forum: Allen Demling, Lee Leffingwell, and Jason Meeker in Place 1; Jennifer Kim, Randi Shade, and Ken Weiss in Place 3; Robin Cravey, Cid Meet and Greet Social Galindo, and Laura Morrison in Place 4.
    [Show full text]