The City of Austin is planning for the future… and it needs your help. Our city’s water utility, Austin Water, is currently in the process of developing Water Forward, a 100-year plan that will ensure that Austin has a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future into the next...
They have arrived. The dreaded zebra mussel has officially been found in Lake Travis. What are zebra mussels? Zebra mussels are a rapidly producing invasive species that were first found in Texas in 2009. Since then, they have spread to 11 lakes, now including Lake Travis. Why are people worried about them? According to Texas Parks...
If you've been following along with local news, you know that a draft of our city's new land development code (aka CodeNEXT) has been released. Last week, the City of Austin shared information with the public on the ways that the new land development code...
The City of Austin is planning for the future...
Remember when we told you that the City of Dripping Springs had applied for a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to discharge up to 995,000 gallons of treated sewage into Onion Creek each day? Well, we've got another update for you. Wait, I don't remember...
In August, we let you know that the City of Dripping Springs had applied for a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to discharge up to 995,000 gallons of treated sewage into Onion Creek each day. Why would this matter to us, all the way in Austin? Onion Creek...
Water is a precious resource, especially here in Texas. Besides the obvious (it's pretty essential for life), water also serves as a gathering place. It's a source of recreation and an important part of our culture. That's what Mermaid Society SMTX will be celebrating with the inaugural Mermaid...
As Central Texas grows, it's not just Austin that is struggling to balance a booming population with a thriving environment. Our neighbors in San Marcos (one of the fastest growing cities in the country) are also trying to find a way to keep up. Their...
It looks like the debate over several new highway projects in Austin is going to trial. At issue is SH 45 SW, a proposed toll road which would be built between MoPac Expressway and FM 1626 by two state agencies – the Texas Department of...
Austin is continuing it's efforts to think big on water, and now is the time for the public to get involved. A few weeks ago we told you about Water Forward, an effort to develop a 100-year water supply and demand management plan for the city....