Get Involved

Water Quality Protection Lands volunteers play an important role in restoration efforts to establish diverse and resilient grasslands that improve water quality and quantity in the Barton Springs recharge zone.  

Activities include collecting and spreading native grass and wildflower seeds, removing invasive species, removing debris from caves, and more. Sign up to help at  austintexas.gov/wildlandevents .

The Maxwell Trail

Community groups, including Austin Ridge Riders, have worked to plan, build, and manage the public Maxwell Trail on the WQPL’s Mary Gay Maxwell Management Unit. Learn more by visiting   the Maxwell Trail Facebook page . 

Guided Hikes

Explore the WQPL and learn about the land, water, and many plants and animals to which the WQPL is home on a volunteer-led guided hike. Register for upcoming hikes at   austintexas.gov/wildlandevents.