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Austin Watershed Protection

department
18 mentions across 10 events

Also known as: AWP

Austin Watershed Protection is a City of Austin department that protects lives, property, and the environment by reducing the impacts of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. It monitors the health of Austin’s waterways and supports watershed management, permitting, and pollution prevention.
10 eventsLast active Tracked since $63.6M city spending

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Topic Distribution

Topics

environment (17)
utilities (13)
contract (9)
budget (4)
development (4)
governance (3)
public safety (2)
grant (2)
transportation (2)
policy (2)

Roles

mentioned (16)
requester (2)

Location

One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704·Show on Google Maps ↗
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Activity Timeline

July 2026

Eminent Domain

Authorize eminent domain proceedings to acquire a drainage easement for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization project.

Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment, on behalf of Austin Watershed Protection, to acquire a drainage easement needed for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tri

$30K
Consent

Authorizes submission of a Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application for the Fort Branch Flood Risk Reduction Project. If awarded, Watershed Protection would provide a 25% local match and return for funding authorization.

…and appropriate federal funds, and contribute the local match. thomas.grauzer@austintexas.gov

Consent

Authorizes a construction services contract with Jerdon Enterprise, LLC for the Williamson Creek - Richmond Tributary Rehabilitation Rebid, serving Austin Watershed Protection and Austin Water.

Authorize a contract for construction services for the Williamson Creek - Richmond Tributary Rehabilitation Rebid for Austin Watershed Protection and Austin Water with Jerdon Enterprise, LLC, in the a

$5.1M
Consent

Authorize a one-year contract, with up to four one-year extensions, for floodplain reforestation services. The contract with Siglo Group LLC would support Austin Watershed Protection.

Authorize a contract for floodplain reforestation services for Austin Watershed Protection with Siglo Group LLC d/b/a Siglo Group, for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension opti

$1.3M
Briefing

Briefing on a potential Lake Austin drawdown and management of hydrilla.

Briefing on potential Lake Austin drawdown and hydrilla management. [Shay Ralls Roalson, Director; Teresa Lutes, Engineer - Austin Water; Jorge Morales, Director; Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer;

May 2026

Consent

Authorizes submission of a Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant application for the East Bouldin Creek - Annie Street Flood Risk Reduction Project. If awarded, Watershed Protection would provide a 25% local match and return for funding authorization.

…and appropriate federal funds, and contribute the local match. thomas.grauzer@austintexas.gov

Consent

Authorize an interlocal agreement with Williamson County to update the ATLAS 14 Floodplain Mapping Study using updated topographic and development data in overlapping jurisdictions.

…sdictional boundaries. Funding: $57,160 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. thomas.grauzer@austintexas.gov

$57K
Consent

Authorizes an interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership for Austin Light Rail design, pre-construction property access, utility betterments, and mitigation of parkland and transportation impacts under Project Connect.

Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) to define the parties’ roles and responsibilities and to establish staff and financial obligations

$36.8M
Briefing

Briefing on performance measures for Austin Watershed Protection.

Briefing on performance measures from Austin Watershed Protection [Jorge Morales, Director - Austin Watershed Protection].

Eminent Domain
requester

Authorizes eminent domain proceedings to acquire temporary easements for the Williamson Creek - Tributary 4 Channel Stabilization Project, supporting stream stabilization and wastewater improvements. The easements are on property owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin.

Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for Austin Watershed Protection’s Williamson Creek - Tributary 4 Channel

$2K