Barton Springs, the Austin’s beloved spring-fed swimming pool, is the crown jewel of the city – the soul of this soulful town. Almost a million people cooled off in the springs in 2018, and more than a million swimmers are expected to return in 2019. It is a special place, cherished by almost every Austinite, but it’s future could be in jeopardy.The springs have enjoyed protection because two federally listed endangered species of salamander call the springs home. The
