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Watershed Engineering
Watershed Engineering’s mission is to protect lives and property from the devastating effects of flooding. Flash flooding is Austin’s top weather-related emergency. Floods in Austin continue to take lives and can cause millions of dollars in damage.
We take a broad approach to flood protection:
Preventive Measures
- We monitor storms and creeks, barricade flooded roads and assist emergency responders.
- We regulate development to prevent future problems.
- We provideadvice on protecting homes and businesses.
- We create and maintain floodplain maps and models.
Structural Solutions
- We build detention ponds, flood walls, storm drain systems and other projects. Learn more about some of our larger projects on our project page.
Inspection and Maintenance
- We inspect dams and creek crossings and make repairs as needed.
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