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Save Town Lake brings together concerned citizens from Austin and around the country to preserve one of our city's most cherished places. From joggers and hikers to festival-goers and local residents, we all recognize that Lady Bird Lake, or Town Lake as it was formerly known, is parkland that forms the geographic heart of the city and one of its cultural centers. It hosts runners, bikers, dogs and their owners, kayakers, nature-lovers, and anyone looking for open space and a breath of fresh air. Trees, brilliant sky, and long views of the city and the Hill Country beyond it characterize the beauty of this area.
Save Town Lake Leadership
Tom Cooke, Chairman
Scott Hendler, President
Heather Bailey, Secretary/Treasurer
If you are interested in joining the Board of Save Town Lake, email info@savetownlake.org.
STL - A History of Community Leadership
Holding three successful public awareness/fundraiser events: Save Town Lake Presents, Concert To Save Town Lake, and STOP the PUD FLOOD. Supporters have included: Stephen Bruton, Bob Schineder, Kathy Cronkite, Joe Ely, Paula Nelson, Ester's Follies, Sara Hickman, Jimmy La Fave, Ponty Bone, Elana James, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Kinky Friedman, Bill Oliver, Bob Livingston, Malford Miligan, Dale Watson, 501 Audio studios, GSDM, the Austin Chronicle, KGSR and many more.
Coverage by all the major media outlets including KUT, KGSR, Austin Chronicle, Austin American Statesman, and all local TV News affiliates with demographics covering well over a million people in the Austin area through public service announcements and discounted paid advertising.
Support/Endorsements from: US Congressman Lloyd Doggett and his wife Libby, TX Representative Elliott Naishtat, former Mayor Frank Cooksey, current Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Laura Morrision, Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) representing over 90 Community Neighborhood Associations, SRCC, Zilker Neighborhood Association the Travis County Democratic Party, among others.
Working with City Council, neighborhoods and developers to reach agreement on reasonable requirements for new buildings, and oppose development activities and City Council actions that would serve to undercut the essence and intent of the Waterfront Overlay ordinance.
Gaining the support of over 5,000 Austinites on our petitions and over 8,600 active online supporters.
Helping educate the community through successful media campaigns in TV, radio, print, and online.
We've received over 2000 individual donations
We've had over 50,000 hits to our web site
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STL is planning a winter awareness fundraiser with full media blitz for the end of February, early March.