Texas drought drying Austin's famed Barton Springs

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Thu, 09/03/2009 - 12:07

The most severe drought in the nation is drying up one of Austin's most treasured natural resources, the spring-fed Barton Creek Pool where more than 400,000 visitors from around the world flock each year.


 

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