Welcome to Watershed Protection
Watershed Protection protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution.
Key Services and Information
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Featured Programs and Projects
- Flood Safety Video Contest
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Our annual Flood Safety Video Contest closed March 31, 2024. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners in April! For more information about the contest, visit AustinTexas.gov/Flood-Safety-Contest.
- Floodplain Remapping
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The City of Austin, Travis County and other Central Texas communities are updating floodplain maps in the region based on the Atlas 14 study. Our current floodplain maps show where flooding is likely to occur with 10.2 inches of rainfall in 24 hours. The updated maps will reflect flooding from almost 13 inches of rain in some areas. This amount of rainfall has a one percent chance of occurring in any given year (the 100-year storm). Find out more about floodplain remapping efforts at ATXFloodplains.com.
- Rain to River
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Rain to River is a strategic plan that will guide the work of the Watershed Protection Department for the next 10 years. Our department will use this plan to set goals, prioritize our work, and guide our decision making to tackle urgent challenges such as climate change and racial inequities. The plan will update and replace the current Watershed Protection Strategic Plan. We need your help to draft the plan!
Recommended Video
What's on Facebook?
Seeking volunteers! On April 12 & 13, Forklift Danceworks is partnering with our team & area community members to present The Way of Water: Onion Creek. Read more on Facebook.
Contact Us
For more information, visit our contact page.
