Austin is a popular destination for a variety of reasons, but when it's time to cool off in the Texas sun, there are few ...

The pool is home to endangered species, like the Barton Springs salamander, so the city works with groups ... “I think one of the most forgotten things is that this is an endangered species habitat.

With the warm, sunny weather, minds may go straight to Barton Springs Pool. Family in town? Austin landmarks and tourist traps even locals love However, visitors and Austinites alike should know ...

But unfortunately for swimmers, that won't be happening. Barton Springs Pool is currently closed for its annual "spring cleaning," a round of planned routine maintenance that happens to coincide ...

“Protecting these salamanders and their habitat goes hand in hand with protecting other wildlife, clean water and people,” Tara Zuardo, senior advocate at the Center for Biological ...

The partnership was established to advance conservation initiatives to protect the salamanders' habitat.

"Center member Gordon Nipp lives in California near Kern Canyon and regularly hikes and explores the natural world within the habitat range of these two salamanders. Nipp regularly visits Mill Creek ...