TPW TV SWIMMING HOLES: A look back at Central Texas 
swimming holes, and how we use them and how we 
protect them...ahead on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

Over the three decades the TPW TV show's been airing, 
the name and its personnel have changed, but one thing 
remains-it delivers the best of Texas to you. Next month 
the series revisits a story from 1990 featuring Central 
Texas Swimming holes, many of which, like Krause Spring 
near Spicewood, offered more than mere recreation.

03- Years ago I was baptized here on this place.

Barton Springs-in Austin-one of the largest natural 
spring-fed swimming holes in Texas, has long been the 
subject of enjoyment and controversy. In this same 
segment, the series followed the heated debate 
concerning how development would affect the springs. 

29-We need stronger protection in our watershed. In our inner city. 
You must find all the causes of pollution and treat them. You will 
represent all the city of Austin, and don't get caught up in the cause 
celeb of the moment. I think without water, we will not have life. With 
all due respect, I cannot get away from the feeling that the new 
ordinance, as proposed is simply a no growth ordinance. It is very 
simple: if you build over the aquifer, you will pollute our water supply.

Although the segment on Central Texas swimming holes 
is more than a half century old, the issue is timeless. 
Catch it the week of June 5th on the TPW TV series on PBS. 
Check your local listings.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife, I'm Cecilia Nasti.










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