What We Do for the creek
Turtle Creek Association (TCA) is a nonprofit dedicated to being the primary guardian, advocate, and champion that leads in the preservation, enhancement, and protection of the Turtle Creek Corridor.
Our members are leaders in preserving the corridor's natural beauty and developing a vision for the future. Organized over 35 years ago, TCA’s partnership with the City of Dallas has been and continues to be a successful model of cooperation in preserving and enhancing community and City assets for all who drive, walk or jog along Turtle Creek.
Our Accomplishments
Beautification
In partnership with Parks and Recreations, TCA is thrilled to share our latest project, the return of 14 large azalea beds across the corridor. Additional enhancements include seasonal flower beds, hanging baskets, containers, and 25 heavily landscaped Medians. These measures by TCA assure beautiful surroundings year-round. We coordinate the beautification of the greenbelts and parklands that border Turtle Creek with the Dallas Parks & Recreation Department. Over $300,000 is invested each year to enhance and care for the parklands.
Restoration
TCA is currently investing in a master plan update that will focus on three areas of opportunity:
Restoration of the Creek - Bank stabilization, dredging of the creek, and solving recurring trash & pollution issues
Reversing Infrastructure Decay - Eliminating graffiti, restoring five historic bridges, and improving safety
Installation of Art - Through art, TCA wants to create a sense of unity and shared pride to become a cultural art destination in Dallas.
More info is available under our 5-Year Strategic Plan Tab.
Preservation
From maintenance of our 90-acre Urban Forest and native wildlife to assurance of our air and water quality, Turtle Creek Association preserves the ecological balance of our Corridor. We have funded forestation studies and conducted a tree census cataloging over 2,600 trees.
The health of the creek is a top priority for TCA. Several initiatives have been implemented to help remove trash from the creek. They include the installation of a trash boom, raising the canopy of the trees, and hiring a vendor, Aqua Clean to manually remove the trash from the creek until a permanent solution can be found.
Recreation
Turtle Creek Association provides activities for all outdoor enthusiasts, from weekend visitors to neighbors walking their dogs. The preservation of Turtle Creek assures the quality of life for urban dwellers throughout the Corridor and serves as Dallas' official Front Yard. The importance of the creek and parklands as a critical source of recreation becomes more evident as our neighborhood grows in population.