Did you know there is a natural oasis
right here on campus?
Waller Creek is an urban watershed
that runs from North Austin through the city and campus into Lady Bird Lake downtown.
Even though it's in the middle
of the city, the creek is home to a great diversity of wildlife. From
the Great Blue Heron to the Roseate Skimmer Dragonfly, many types of
animals rely on the creek habitat for survival.
But
being an urban watershed means that Waller Creek suffers many pollution
problems too. Trash from the streets washes down storm drains and into
the creek. Sometimes people even dump large items into the creek so
they
don't have to pay for disposal. This pollution can adversely affect the
wildlife, water quality, and beauty of Waller Creek.
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The Waller Creek Cleanup is held twice a year and is sponsored by Environmental Health and Safety, and
Texas Natural Science Center.
See photos and results from our November 3, 2007 Cleanup!
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