***UPDATE***
7/12/2009
Due to the continued levels of e-coli in the creek, Bull Creek District Park is in danger of losing the off leash area (ola). The water quality testing and e-coli problem has been going on for over a year but the City of Austin has recently escalated its actions.
Several City of Austin departments are currently conducting meetings to review the water quality data and are making decisions on the future of this park and its off leash area with out including YOU, the stakeholders and users of the park!
This is a public park and the possibility of closing the off leash area should involve the public. Bull Creek Dog Off Leash Group-BCDOG asks that you take a moment and email or call the following people to ask for public involvement in the review of this park and the off leash area. We are asking for public involvement thru a taskforce so that the source of the e-coli can be determined and find possible solutions.
Parks & Recreation Department Director
Sara Hensley
City Council Members
Lee Leffingwell-Mayor
Chris Riley-Place 1
Mike Martinez-Place 2 & Mayor Pro Tem 974-2264
Randi Shade-Place 3
Laura Morrison-Place 4
Bill Spelman-Place 5
Sheryl Cole-Place 6
*city of austin website
*group email
Watershed Protection Department Asst. Director
-Nancy McClintock
Parks & Recreation Board
Linda Guerrero-Chair
Danette Chimenti-Vice Chair
Marilyn Bostick-Board Member
Jeff Francell-Board Member
Sara Hatfield Marler-Board Member
Mark Vane-Board Member
*board meetings are generally held the 4th Tuesday of every month, check city of austin calendar for changes
Don’t let decisions be made behind closed doors about your park, get involved. Stay up to date by becoming a fan of Bull Creek Dog Off Leash Group-BCDOG on Facebook or sign up for our Yahoo group.
We need volunteers to help spread the word about the OLA. If interested please email Debra at baileysolutions@yahoo.com
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