Austin Watershed Protection Programs
Programs run by Austin Watershed Protection
The Floodplain Office administers local and federal development rules, meant to limit damage and protect lives, and maintains floodplain maps and models.
Groundwater is an essential source of fresh water that is found underground in aquifers. Austin protects groundwater in many ways.
Our Operations Branch manages vegetation and green infrastructure at properties owned or managed by the Austin Watershed Protection.
Our creeks and lakes are home to an amazing number of trees, birds, fish, and other wildlife.
Stretching from Waterloo Park to Lady Bird Lake, the Waller Creek Tunnel helps reduce the risk of flooding in downtown Austin.
We monitor the water quality in Austin's lakes and creeks in order to understand how the urban environment affects our water bodies and to develop effective policies to protect them.