Austin Weighs in to Protect Barton Creek

Barton Creek, circa 1970 (Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 21781)

Barton Creek, circa 1970
Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 21781

1970s

Environmental awareness awakens in the mainstream and much energy is focused on preserving Barton Creek.

Just at this moment in her development Austin remains in a unique position. She has virtual wilderness within easy walking distance from her downtown center.

— S.P. Tapley, Sierra Club Member

Read the published statements drafted by homebuilders Tom Bradfield (left) and Jack Andrewartha (right) below.

Read the published statements drafted by homebuilders Tom Bradfield (left) and Jack Andrewartha (right) below.
Courtesy Living Springs

Supporting Documents

Related Events

A History of Grassroots Efforts

Citizens Favor Park And Ordinances
April 1970
Austin City Council Public Hearing, April 16, 1970
Petition For Barton Creek Park
April 1970
Petition Published by Citizens for a Barton Creek Park
Public Embraces Saving Barton Creek
1970s
Barton Creek, circa 1970
Anti Development Groups Organize
1978/79
Betty Brown, Zilker Park Posse
Environmental Groups Push Through Ordinance
April 1980
Trail Of Broken Promises
April 1981
Environmental Attorney Joe Riddell
Proposed Development On Barton Creek Sparks Outcry
1988
Jim Bob Moffett, Developer
All Night Hearing Unites Citizens Against PUD
June 1990
All-night hearing on proposed Barton Creek Planned Unit Development, 1990
Media Galvanizes Public Against Barton Creek PUD
June 1990
John Aielli, KUT Radio Personality
Provocative Activism Draws Attention
June 1990
Earth First! member photographs endangered birds on land slated for development
Save Our Springs Coalition Forms
August 1991
Environmental groups come together to present guidelines to protect Barton Springs and Barton Creek