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Watershed Protection Approved Amount: $ 0 Approved FTE: 0.00 Department Director: Joseph G. Pantalion - Director Department Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/watershed-protection Department Phone: 512-974-2501 Performance Measure Information Name: Area of floodplain restored or improved Description: Passive restoration is the implementation of sustainable mowing practices such as ceasing mowing (Grow Zones) or reducing mowing (wildflower meadows) near waterways. Active restoration includes seedling planting, invasive plant management, and small-scale interventions to improve plant diversity, soil stability, infiltration of stormwater, and sustainable recreational access to waterways. Type: Result Current Data - Annually 2021 Target 2021 Actuals 10 0 History Data FY 2016 Actual FY 2017 Actual FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Actual FY 2020 Actual FY 2020 Target FY 2021 Target New Meas. 12.9 9.800 12 6.700 10 10