Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 11672
January 1970
Austin's first environmental lawsuit aims to retain public access to Barton Creek threatened by development on the part of private landowners. It was ultimately unsuccessful.
If the court rules Barton Creek a navigable stream, a public easement must be granted for recreational purposes, according to Texas law.
I think it is a capricious suit which may satisfy someone's desire for publicity, but I don't think it's doing this community, the landowners or the general public any good.
— Landowner Tom Bradfield
