SOS, UT Biologist Sue Over Watershed

The endangered Bone Cave harvestman (Texella reyesi), arachnid (Dr. Jean K. Krejca, Zara Envirommental LLC)

The endangered Bone Cave harvestman (Texella reyesi), arachnid
Dr. Jean K. Krejca, Zara Envirommental LLC

June 2000

The Save our Springs Alliance files suit against the federal government for failing to limit development in the Barton Springs watershed to protect water quality & endangered species.

Unfortunately, EPA is failing to protect Austin's jewel, Barton Springs, from pollution from construction.

— Mary Arnold, SOS Chairwoman

Stewards

Supporting Documents

Related Events

Events Related to Endangered Species

Audubon Society Formed
1952
Audubon Society, 1952
Black Capped Vireo Granted Endangered Status
1987
Black-capped Vireo
Emergency Protection For Golden Cheeked Warbler
May 1990
Golden-cheeked Warbler
Emergency Petition Filed For Salamander
January 1992
Barton Springs Salamander
Habitat Protection Rule Challenged
October 1994
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt and Texas Attorney General Dan Morales
Balcones Canyonland Preserve Established
1996
Regional Habitat Conservation Plan Established
1996
Black-capped Vireo nest
Barton Springs Salamander Achieves Official Endangered Status
1997
Save Our Springs Sues Feds
June 2000
The endangered Bone Cave harvestman (Texella reyesi), arachnid
Blind Salamander Listed
August 2013
Austin Blind Salamander
Golden Cheeked Warbler Endangered Status Upheld
February 2019

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Barton Creek Lawsuits Over Time

Lawsuit To Retain Public Access
January 1970
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Lawsuit For Creek Access Fails
November 10, 1970
Campbell's Hole, 1970
Habitat Protection Rule Challenged
October 1994
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt and Texas Attorney General Dan Morales
Supreme Court Upholds Save Our Springs Ordinance
May 1998
SOS Supporters Celebrate Ruling
Save Our Springs Sues Feds
June 2000
The endangered Bone Cave harvestman (Texella reyesi), arachnid
Zones Loophole Ruled Unconstitutional
June 2000