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  • January 23, 2023
    Construction contract approved for Waterloo Greenway's second phase,
  • January 10, 2023
    Watershed Protection Launches New Flood Safety Video Contest
  • November 7, 2022
    New environmental code updates take effect today
  • September 6, 2022
    City Announces Grant Opportunities to Increase Engagement in Watershed
  • July 22, 2022
    City of Austin confirms harmful algae is present at "Barking Springs
  • July 12, 2022
    City of Austin investigating after dog dies at “Barking Springs”
  • June 9, 2022
    Austin expands Phoslock treatment of Lady Bird Lake to slow the growth of
  • May 23, 2022
    Flood Safety Awareness Week
  • April 19, 2022
    City Seeks Input for Rain to River: A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s
  • November 5, 2021
    Levels of toxins drop significantly in Barton Creek at Sculpture Falls
  • September 24, 2021
    Water in Barton Creek at Sculpture Falls is unsafe for humans and animals
  • August 13, 2021
    Algae and Water Samples Negative for Toxins in Bull Creek
  • August 6, 2021
    City of Austin investigates potential harmful algae in Bull Creek
  • June 1, 2021
    City of Austin modifying approach to harmful algae this summer
  • May 26, 2021
    Austin Remembers 1981 Memorial Day Flood
  • January 5, 2021
    National Award and Virtual Ribbon Cutting for Demonstration Project at
  • June 3, 2019
    City Receives Digital Government Best of Texas Award for Cave Virtual
  • April 27, 2015
    5th Graders Celebrate Environmental Program's 10th Year
  • June 18, 2013
    What's that green stuff all over Lady Bird Lake?

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