Summary
Organization name
Turtle Creek Association
other names
TCA
Causes
Environment & Conservation
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
Address
P O Box 192765Dallas, TX 75219
Turtle Creek Association
A nonprofit organization
$2,544 raised by 16 donors
25% complete
$10,000 Goal
About The Turtle Creek Association (TCA)
TCA is a non-profit organization created in 1985 dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing Turtle Creek. In 1911, Landscape Architect George Kessler envisioned the Turtle Creek Corridor as a "Premiere Urban Green Space and Residential Neighborhood." TCA wants to build on this vision and will focus on three main areas of opportunity:
1. Health of Turtle Creek - this includes the continuous removal of trash and debris. Turtle Creek is a natural feed creek that eventually flows into the Trinity River. It is also part of Dallas' stormwater system. Every time it rains, runoff water carries trash from Central Expressway and the surrounding areas and it is then dumped into Turtle Creek. If the trash is not contained and collected, it will then flow into the Trinity. TCA uses donations to manually clean the trash out of the water, the trees, and the surrounding banks. We are looking for a more permanent solution for the trash containment, but donations are needed now for the manual cleaning that protects this precious greenspace and the wildlife that inhabit it.
2. Reversing Urban Decay - this includes bank stabilization, dredging to enhance the creek's flow, eliminating graffiti, restoring the five historic bridges, and improving safety.
Our Needs
Funding! Without funding, none of this is possible. The aesthetic beauty and health of Turtle Creek is at stake.
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Mission
TCA's mission is to be the primary guardian, advocate, and champion that leads in the preservation, enhancement, and protection of the Turtle Creek Corridor. This precious greenspace is a valuable asset for all Dallas residents.
TCA works to provide the seasonal floral displays, landscaping and maintenance of the 25 street medians throughout the Turtle Creek corridor. Additionally, the association is working to address ecological issues from drainage and soil erosion to native species planting that ensure the health of the waterway and park lands for the future generations.
Needs
Funds are needed for the continuous monthly trash removal and creek cleaning. In addition, funds are needed to replace shrubs and plants as needed, monthly landscaping upkeep, and seasonal color changes.
Equity Statement
Turtle Creek Association is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation”.
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Organization Data
Dallas, TX 75219