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Austin, TX — Today, City of Austin leaders and community members announced the completion of important milestones in a partnership to transform a flood buyout area with new amenities and recreation spaces and reduce flood risks in a southeast Austin…

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…

Austin, TX —The City of Austin reminds residents to take precautions around local waterways because of the presence of blue-green algae mats, some of which may be toxic. Austin Watershed Protection employees have observed algae in Austin’s lakes and…

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…

The City of Austin plans to stock Lake Austin with more sterile grass carp later this fall. Hydrilla, a non-native, invasive plant, is now covering approximately 30% of the lake, up from less than 5% in June. Grass carp prefer to eat hydrilla and are…

Austin, TX – Austin Watershed Protection’s Rain Catcher Pilot Program was honored with the 2025 Texas Rain Catcher Award in the governmental category by the Texas Water Development Board. This award recognizes the program’s success in installing over…