Ah, Lady Bird Lake, the sparkling jewel of Austin. Except when it's not. After a heavy rain, our beloved lake looks more like a mud puddle than a pristine body of water.
But don't worry, it's not because of pollution or some nefarious corporate scheme (though I wouldn't put it past them). No, it's just good old-fashioned dirt and clay getting washed into the lake from the city's watersheds. The city's working hard to keep the lake clean, installing control measures to capture debris. So next time you see the lake looking a little worse for wear, don't panic. It'll be back to its vibrant self in no time.
It's just another reminder that we're all connected, from the city's watersheds to the lake itself. So do your part, install a rainwater tank, plant some native plants, and let's keep Lady Bird Lake looking its best. Because if we don't, the only punk rock shows we'll have left are the ones we put on in our own backyards.