Category Archives: Parks and Environment

The Parks and Environment Committee is responsible to address issues relating to development, maintenance, and regulation of public parks. The Committee also addresses issues relating to environmental concerns such as pollution, noise, erosion control, aquifer protection and tree preservation.
Parklands within SRCC include Little and Big Stacy Parks and pools, the Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail connecting them, the Blunn Creek Nature Preserve which is being transformed steadily from an overgrown thicket back to native habitat. Other areas include the Heritage Oaks Park located at Parker Lane and Windoak Drive, and a wildflower trail between Academy Drive and Drake Avenue.

Trail & Field Restoration at Big Stacy Park

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Communications

At last month’s SRCC general membership meeting, representatives from City of Austin Watershed Protection and the Parks & Recreation Department were on hand to introduce plans to repair the field and walking trail areas at Big Stacy Park. Watershed Protection … Continue reading →

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Oak Tree Pruning Tips – Help Stop The Spread of Oak Wilt!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Communications

Did you know that pruning your live oaks and red oaks in springtime may be deadly for your trees? Any untreated wounds to the oak trees leaves them susceptible to oak wilt, a contagious and destructive disease carried by omnipresent fungal spores. … Continue reading →

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St. Edward’s University Earth Week 2015: April 16 – April 25

Posted on April 21, 2015 by President

Earth Week 2015 is here, and St. Edward’s University invites neighbors to celebrate with them! All events are free and open to the public, but some do require advanced registration. They are updating the calendar daily, so events are subject … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront Initiative – Waterfront Talkabout 4

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Secretary

The May 6th talk will serve as the kickoff to the next critical phase of planning and engagement. Within the next couple of weeks, certainly by the May 6th talk, we’ll have more details to announce about the upcoming process … Continue reading →

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SRCC Area Roundup – March 2015

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Communications

Check out local Area announcements from your Area Coordinators and other neighbors below! Not sure which Area you live in? Check the map! Photo Credit: KUT

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