How can artists and scientists work together to engage deeply with residents and improve community resilience? What do they learn from each other in the process and what is needed to further develop and support these collaborations? In this special edition of Planet Texas 2050’s Resilience Roundtable...
As water travels through its watershed, it picks up and absorbs much of what it encounters. This can include an array of water contaminants such as microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. These contaminants can impact aquatic systems and the creatures that live...
This Saturday, join us at Lowes on 5510 S I-35 Frontage Rd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an in-person Fix a Leak Week event! Join us to register for the My ATX Water portal, hear some fix a leak tips, and more!...
Did you know that Austin Water has programs that incentivize rainwater harvesting? Collecting rainwater in a barrel or cistern is a great way to ensure your plants are getting the water they need between rain events. Allowing rainwater to infiltrate on your property by using...
Ditching delicate plants that wilt w/ the slightest weather? Learn how you can get money back for upgrading to drought-tolerant plants that handle extreme heat & freezing temps! Join us on March 6 at noon for a Waterwise planting Lunch & Learn. Register here. ...
Today, urban dwellers tend to think about where their water comes from only when it stops flowing, or when it flows too much. This water usually makes it to residential consumers through an extensive and technologically sophisticated infrastructure that remains largely invisible outside times of...
We’re updating Austin’s 100-year water plan & want your feedback! We’ll have an in-person workshop on Jan 23rd at 6pm at the Permitting and Development Center (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752, Room 1406) and a virtual workshop on Jan 24. More info about Water Forward: Water Forward...
We're updating Austin's 100-year water plan & want your feedback! We'll have an in-person workshop on Jan 23rd at 6pm at the Permitting and Development Center (6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752, Room 1406) and a virtual workshop on Jan 24. More info about Water...
Austin Water is currently working to update our Drought Contingency Plan for submission to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by May 1, 2024. During this virtual meeting with Austin Water Conservation Division staff, we will discuss the current Drought Contingency Plan, as well as...
The are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. In this episode we take a deep into several of them, including Prop 4 (property taxes), Prop 6 (water), and Prop 8 (broadband internet). Our guests include state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Jennifer Walker (National...