Turtle Creek Association members are leaders in preserving the corridor's natural beauty and developing a vision for the future. Organized over 25 years ago to supplement efforts of the City of Dallas, the Association works to preserve and protect a valuable natural resource for all who drive, walk or jog along Turtle Creek.

A sampling of the projects TCA has underwritten include:

Beautification

$450,000 investment in median landscaping along Turtle Creek Boulevard.

$60,000 investment in median landscaping on Blackburn Street.

$60,000 investment median landscaping on Lemmon Avenue.

$25,000 annual investment in median maintenance

$15,000 investment in new trees along Turtle Creek Boulevard

$15,000 annual investment in seasonal color in flower beds along Turtle Creek Boulevard

Restoration

$135,000 investment in a Master Plan for Turtle Creek identifiying public infrastructure needs.

$45,000 investment in a new sidewalk installed from Blackburn Street to Avondale Avenue, in partnership with City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Preservation

$150,000 investment in the development of a Forest and Wildlife Management Plan

$100,000 organizational Endowment managed by the Dallas Foundation.

Similar projects to those listed above are always ongoing, with TCA providing nearly $200,000 each year to fund area enhancements and improvements.