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Austin Watershed Protection

department
23 mentions across 13 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.
13 eventsLast active Tracked since $57.2M city spending

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Topics

environment (22)
utilities (18)
budget (9)
contract (9)
development (4)
policy (4)
public hearing (3)
governance (3)
transportation (2)
public safety (2)

Roles

mentioned (21)
requester (2)

Location

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

August 2026

Item From Council

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study whether the proposed drainage charge rate increase for Austin Watershed Protection in the FY 2026-2027 proposed budget is sufficient for the City's drainage infrastructure needs, and to bring back any ordinances necessary to increase the proposed drainage utility charge.

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study if the proposed increase in the drainage charge rate for Austin Watershed Protection as part of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget is suffic

Consent

Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Consent

Public hearing on a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Item From Council

Resolution directing the City Manager to study whether the proposed drainage charge rate increase for Austin Watershed Protection in the FY 2026-2027 proposed budget is sufficient for the City's drainage infrastructure needs, and to bring back ordinances if a larger increase is warranted.

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to study if the proposed increase in the drainage charge rate for Austin Watershed Protection as part of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget is suffic

Consent

Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

Conduct a public hearing and consider a proposed drainage charge rate change for Austin Watershed Protection as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget.

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

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

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

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;