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Austin Watershed Protection has completed the January Drive Flood Risk Reduction project, a major investment to reduce localized flooding and improve drainage in the Four Seasons neighborhood.

The Texas Floodplain Management Association has named Austin the 2026 winner of the John Patton Community Project Award, in honor of the city’s commitment to reducing the risk of flooding.

City of Austin and community members partnered to transform a flood buyout area with new amenities and recreation spaces and reduce flood risks.

Austin, TX —Austin Watershed Protection is proud to announce that Jorge Morales, Director of Austin Watershed Protection, has been selected as the 2026 Engineer of the Year by the Travis Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Morales…

Public Should Practice Caution Near Local Waterways Due to Algae

Austin, TX — Austin has completed the erosion stabilization project at Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park, marking a historic undertaking to protect parkland. At $28.5 million, it is the largest erosion control project in Austin’s…

Austin, TX – Austin Watershed Protection invites students in grades 6–12 from Austin and surrounding areas to enter the 2026 Flood Safety Video Contest. Objective: Create a short video, no longer than 30 seconds, that shares the life-saving message…

Austin, TX - The City of Austin continues its partnership with Del Valle Community Coalition to conduct a Flood Insurance Assistance Program. The pilot program provides as much as $2,000 in financial assistance for Austin homeowners to obtain or…

AUSTIN, TX – Today, Austin marks ten years since the 2015 Halloween flood—a historic weather event that tested the city and highlighted the strength of our community. On this date, we remember the hardships faced by victims of the flood and recommit…