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POLAR BEAR SPLASH 2026

JANUARY 1, 2026 | 8:30 A.M. | BARTON SPRINGS POOL

Join Save Our Springs Alliance on New Year’s Day at Barton Springs Pool for the annual SOS Polar Bear Splash! Save Our Springs will be near the Philosopher's Rock at the main entrance to Barton Springs from 8:30AM to 2:30PM, with a group jump at 9:30 am! It's a time honored Austin tradition, and the best way to wash off the old and dive into the new year with Save Our Springs, Austin's water watchdog since 1992. Enjoy coffee, donuts, and purchase a commemorative 2026 t-shirt while celebrating clean water and community resilience.

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Event Details

• Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Time: 8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. | Group jump at 9:30 A.M.
• Venue: Barton Springs Pool
• Website: https://www.sosalliance.org/

Ticket Information

• Cost: Free

Presenter Details

• Name: Save Our Springs Alliance

The Save Our Springs Alliance works to protect the Edwards Aquifer, its springs and contributing streams, and the natural and cultural heritage of the Hill Country region and its watersheds, with special emphasis on Barton Springs.

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