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Excerpt from and ACTV video declaring June 6 Barton Springs/Barton Creek Day in acknowledgement of the 1990 Citizen Uprising against the Barton Creek Planned Unit Development (PUD). In August 1992, the citizens of Austin voted to pass the Save Our Springs Ordinance.

As part of our ongoing efforts to document the history of Barton Springs and the aquifer lands, we present Origins of a Green Identity: Austin's Conservation Pioneers. The film explores Austin's early efforts to preserve Barton Springs and Barton Creek, and ultimately to develop a city with publicly-accessible green spaces along Austin's waterways. Two primary architects at the center of effort...

Over 23,000 households tuned in to watch our recent film "Origins of a Green Identity," on Austin PBS. Many of them asked us "What happened next?" We would love nothing more than to tell that story and NOW is the time to leverage our recent success to begin the next chapter. The reality is we cannot do it without your support. Your contribution demonstrates to potential Foundations that there i...

Origins of a Green Identity is an hour-long film exploring Austin’s early efforts to preserve Barton Springs and Barton Creek, and ultimately to develop a city with publicly-accessible green spaces along Austin’s waterways.

This video demonstrates the interactive version of Living Springs currently available at the Splash! theater at Barton Springs in Austin, Texas

This half-hour 1993 documentary chronicles the 18-month process that resulted in the citizen-led petition drive to enhance water quality protections for Barton Springs. Shot entirely on S-VHS with a cash budget of $185, "Common Ground," is the first documentary produced by Austin-based media producer, Karen Kocher and creator of the Living Spring project. Although low-tech, and a student projec...

This interview was conducted in 1992 right before the Save Our Springs Ordinance as put to a vote of the citizens of Austin. Brigid Shea who was one of the founding members of the Save our Springs Coalition has continued her work on behalf of the Springs first as City Council member from 1992-1996. She currently serves as a Travis County Commissioner from Precinct 2

This film will tell the story of Austin's conservation pioneers from roughly 1950-1970.

This short film explores Austin water quality protection lands, 34,085 acres that have been set aside in conservation easement to protect Austin's crown jewel, Barton Springs. The film journeys above and below ground exploring the unique ecosystems that include a karst aquifer and cave system, the endangered Barton Springs salamander. Austin's Wildlands, purchased through active participation o...

It's disappointing to arrive at Barton Springs on a Thursday, towel in hand, only to discover the pool is closed. "Cleaning Day," is a behind-the-scenes look at the involved process of keeping the Springs clean and safe for swimmers and salamanders alike.

Few people know that from 1920 to 1962 Austin's beloved Barton Springs was not a place for everyone. “A Reflecting Pool” brings this little-known social history of segregation and integration to light through the voices of those who lived it. The film played a central role in the renaming of the Austin street running adjacent to the Springs from Robert E. Lee Boulevard to Azie Morton Boulevard....

Many people think of Barton Springs as the main pool. In "Barton's 4 Springs," interpretive planner, Clark Hancock takes us on a journey to the 4 springs that comprise Barton Springs. Original animated maps by Anastasiya Bulavkina.

Barton's Four Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs

Living Springs Underwater Footage of Barton Springs