New Wells in Austin to Monitor Oxygen Levels for Endangered Salamanders

Amid drought, flows into the aquifer are dwindling

"...harder for the endangered Barton Springs and Austin blind salamanders to breathe...."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Heritage Fire Brings Its Flames to Austin

May’s outdoor bacchanal will spotlight the local scene

"...Andy Knudson (Tillies at Camp Lucy), Francisco Baca (Blind Salamander), Albert Gonzalez (Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden), David..."

March 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Little Ola’s Biscuits Free for a Year, Baldinucci’s Pizza for Lunch and Dinner, the Nido Is Open for Real, Dali’s Naked Feast for Surrealism’s Sake, Plenty of Booze for Toasting, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...18th anniversary party on Saturday, Oct. 22… that Blind Salamander in the Omni Barton Creek is offering a wine-paired..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What About the Wildlife

"...protect species like the Whooping crane, the Barton Springs salamander, and the ocelot from threats like climate change, invasive..."

Feb. 21, 2022 Postmarks

Album Review: Lost Cat Magnet, Charles Russell, and Tiago da Silva

My Exotic Self

"...Ariadne (Elliot Page) how the dreamworlds work. The bionic "Salamander Trance" mechanical skitters and slides in strange loops, with..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

1,400-Acre Development Near Hamilton Pool Ignites Push to Protect Salamander

Environmentalists petition to list Pedernales River springs salamander as endangered species

"...and Wildlife Service to list the Pedernales River springs salamander as "endangered" or "threatened" under the federal Endangered Species..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SXSW Short and Sweet: “Love is Only Just a Death Away”

Bára Anna Stejskalová gives stop-motion life to a lonely worm

"...So, I sort of took inspiration from an axolotl salamander. The other key decision was the eyes. It didn't..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Neighbors and Green Advocates Slow TxDOT’s Roll

“Parkway” no more?

"...as well," including the Barton Springs and Austin blind salamander, both endemic to the aquifer zone...."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pipeline, Drought Key Issues in the Aquifer Conservation District Election

The Aquifer simmers in bottom-of-ballot race

"...as the Barton Springs Sala­mander and the Austin Blind Salamander." Larsen was the sole vote against joining the lawsuit..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Food Editor Jessi Cape's Top 10 Austin Bites

Conscious craving has always been

"...9) Blind Salamander Not one of my usual suspects, this Omni Barton..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Day Trips: The Science Mill

Brain-powered fun

"...adorable Axel Rose, a pink and white Mexican Axolotl salamander...."

Aug. 16, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

New Salamanders in Our Midst

University of Texas biologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander

"...Texas biologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander in the Central Texas region, which could further inflame..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...harmful to aquatic life, including the endangered Barton Springs salamander, are increasing. This includes nitrogen and phosphorus, which Bunch..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Austin Street Art Enters Into a New Era

With the city cracking down on graffiti and Hope Outdoor Gallery set to close, artists look for permission to paint

"...curbed. His initial design for the wall featured a salamander peeking out from behind some aquatic plants. When he..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

Cartoon creations from Kobe to Goldilocks

"...CGI comic opera involving a hungry frog, a quick-thinking salamander, a deserted mansion, and more than a touch of..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...hibernation. One old custom was hunting for frog or salamander eggs; it was believed eating them would make one..."

July 14, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Hold That Wastewater!

Effluent flows could cripple three local endangered species

"...additional hazard to three endangered species: the Austin blind salamander, the Barton Springs salamander, and the Comal Springs dryopid..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Nature's Treasures or Trail Mix

Banff Mountain Film Festival descends on the Paramount

"...Dragons" introduces us to the plight of the hellbender salamander. In partnership with U.S. Forest Service, and presented by..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Preserving Austin's Natural Mecca

Interactive documentary project Living Springs celebrates Barton Springs

"...her filmography. In 1997, the tiny endangered Barton Springs salamanders were federally listed as a threatened species, and with..."

July 31, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Council committees get up to speed

"...document­ary, a 1pm tour of Eliza Spring with a salamander biologist, hands-on activities for the young and young at..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Sky Candy Takes on Italo Calvino's COSMICOMICS

Aerialist dancers defy gravity in stunning adaptation this weekend

"...is a fish; and the narrator is already a salamander or a lizard, himself, but his uncle stayed behind..."

June 18, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

No, No, They're Not Just Slimy Lizards

Art.Science.Gallery. brings salamanders up-close & personal

"...Yes, salamanders: The creatures that Austin citizens, ah, leveraged the synergy..."

May 22, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Then There's This: Highway 45 Revisited

Except for the mayor, Council reaffirms opposition to 'aquifer toll road'

"...Federal laws also require protection of the Barton Springs salamander, and recent environmental studies by city staff have shown..."

May 23, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Enviro Advocates Honored

Save Barton Creek Association hands out awards and barbecue

"...habitat conditions for long-term survival of the Barton Springs Salamander and the Austin Blind Salamander, with team members Chris..."

March 25, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

SXSW Daytrip: San Marcos With the 'Yakona' Crew

The filmmakers behind the eco-doc take us to the river

"...east. She's home to bass, tilapia, the San Marcos Salamander, and an array of snappy turtles. Her crystal, see-through..."

March 12, 2014 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

For the Love of Springs

"...to provide additional pressure to clean the pool and salamander habitat after floods, resulting in cleaner, clearer water for..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Postmarks

Quote of the Week

"...Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to add four Austin-area salamander species to the endangered list..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Column

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...water quality regulations; Gov. Ann Richards vetoes. Barton Springs salamander first described as distinct species of salamander, Eurycea sosorum...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Save Our Springs Anniversary

August 2, 2012. 18 Photos

"...The tiny Barton Springs Salamander..."

Aug. 2, 2012 Photo Gallery

Then There's This: Showdown at the Springs

Is the pool's south side in need of a makeover?

"...and its federally protected habitants – the Barton Springs salamander. The disagreements are so intense that a verbal "ruckus"..."

July 6, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

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