Join Shoal Creek Conservancy, YellowBike, Ghisallo, and Austin’s Watershed Protection Department for a beginner-friendly bike ride along the Shoal Creek Blvd protected bike lanes on June 8th from 8:00 – 10:00 am. This will be a perfect opportunity to learn more about the City of...
Join Forklift Danceworks choreographers and the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department to discuss the importance of protecting and restoring Austin waterways, including the impacts of pet waste disposal! Complimentary beverages will be provided by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Rambler Sparkling Water. Location: Lebermann Plaza, Waterloo Park...
Join us on Friday April 28 from noon-1pm for the next webinar in the Water Quality Protection Lands Speaker Series: Watersheds & Conservation with Robin Gary, Director of Watershed Protection and Conservation Science for the Watershed Association. Drought and groundwater demand are impacting many Hill...
Join the City of Austin’s Grow Green team and help put down roots in our community by planting trees with us at Civitan Park. Join the City of Austin’s Grow Green team to: Learn how to care for young trees to prevent storm damage Learn the best tree-planting...
The City of Austin Housing and Planning Department, in partnership with the Watershed Protection Department (WPD), invites the community to participate in the upcoming Imagine Austin Speaker Series! The City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department (WPD) is building their new strategic plan, Rain to River, on...
Since 2019, Austin has experienced harmful algae in Lady Bird Lake. This past summer, City scientists also detected it at Barking Springs. Lawns can contribute to this problem! The nitrogen and phosphorous in fertilizers wash to creeks and lakes, which helps the dangerous algae grow....
Spend an evening immersed in aquamarine along the banks of Waller Creek. At this year’s inaugural Forklift Fantasia, guests will enjoy a wholly sensory experience evoking the brilliance of water. Featuring a preview performance of The Way of Water; an interactive video installation by projectionist Luke...
Flooding, erosion, & water pollution affect lives, property, & the environment all over Austin. The City's Watershed Protection Department combats these issues every day to improve health, safety, & quality of life for our community. With your help, they’re updating the strategic plan to factor...
From the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department - Join the City of Austin Grow Green Team and its program partners with the City of Austin Development Services and Parks & Recreation departments for our FREE 2018 Grow Green Fall Training: Putting Down Roots Thursday, November 8, 2018 ...
Sylvia Pope from the City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department is leading a 1 mile hike that highlights how the requirements of the Comprehensive Watersheds Ordinance protect Austin's creeks. Hikers will see creek buffers, Critical Environmental Features and look at a recent vegetation restoration project along...