TOXIC LEGACY

The Hidden Crisis in Our Backyard

For fifty years, millions of gallons of toxic leachate—filled with lead, arsenic, and other heavy metals—have leaked from the Travis County Landfill into Walnut Creek and East Austin. County officials knew, minimized the danger, and kept the public in the dark.

Now that truth is out. The County has been forced to commit over $10 million toward cleanup—money they never intended to spend. After decades of denial, they’re finally on their heels and scrambling to justify their failures.

FORCING CHANGE: Delivering Results

A small coalition of citizens, academics, and nonprofits broke through decades of stonewalling and forced the County to act. Under pressure, they’ve committed millions to cleanup—but instead of taking responsibility, Commissioners are now trying to buy our silence. No way. We’re winning, and with East Austin residents standing beside us, we’ll finish the job.