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We believe in Waterloo Greenway — do you? The mission of Waterloo Greenway Conservancy is bold, forward-thinking, and even a touch audacious — just like the team that upholds it every day.

Explore a variety of new, exciting job opportunities at Waterloo Greenway!

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Restoring Waller Creek at Waterloo Park

It takes a village to bring Waterloo Greenway to life and renew the ecology of Waller Creek from 15th Street to Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. At the northern end of Waterloo Park, creek restoration continues thanks to a collaborative effort between the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department (WPD), Parks and Recreation Department, and us, the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy.

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Celebrating the Women of Waterloo Greenway

What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month than to feature the great Women of Waterloo Greenway whose immeasurable impacts have helped shape our park and organization throughout the years. Through the month of March, we’ll be updating this post with messages from the women who work tirelessly to further our […]

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Creek Show 2021 Call for Ideas Now Open

Calling local artists, architects, and designers! We’re now accepting light-based art installation ideas for our 7th Annual Creek Show! Submit your ideas at creekshow.com through March 26, 2021.

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Winter Storm Recovery Resources

Since last week, we’ve seen a tremendous community outpour of support for neighbors and fellow Texans impacted by the extraordinary winter weather crisis. Whether providing shelter, warmth, food, or water, communities across the state are coming together to provide critical assistance to those impacted by last week’s winter storm. Explore the resources below for ways […]

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Help Amplify Educational Initiatives at Waterloo Greenway in 2021

We’ve hosted nature days, BioBlitz events, and creek adventures over the years, and with the opening of Waterloo Park in 2021, we’re ready to take our educational programming to the next level. This year, our Amplify Austin campaign will support three new educational initiatives: a creative writing contest to engage and support local schools, a Waterloo […]

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A Message from WG Board Chair Cotter Cunningham

After six years of tireless work to further Waterloo Greenway’s mission, Peter Mullan has announced that he will be departing from his role as CEO and accepting a new position as Chief of Architecture and Urban Design for the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), the organization newly created by the City of Austin and Capital Metro to implement the Project Connect transit plan.

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Waterloo Greenway Takes Part in National COVID-19 Memorial

On January 19, 2021, Waterloo Greenway joined thousands of cities across the country for a national moment of unity and remembrance. Waterloo Park’s Moody Amphitheater and Hill Country Garden were illuminated on Tuesday night to honor the lives we’ve lost to COVID-19 and the communities across our country that have been forever changed by the […]

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New Year, New Park!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we surpassed our end-of-year fundraising goal and raised $56,545! You’ve helped ensure that Waterloo Park will open in 2021, in a time when our community needs equitable access to public green spaces most.

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