Feb 24

Shoal Creek Forum Series Begins

More than 65 people came together Tuesday, February 23 to discuss flooding at the first Shoal Creek Forum. Check out KEYE-TV’s coverage here. Speaker Kevin Shunk from the City’s Watershed Protection Department explained why Shoal Creek floods and described steps the…Read More

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Oct 01

Flood Mitigation Task Force Convenes

The Flood Mitigation Task Force held their kickoff meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The Task Force is the citizen group created by the Austin City Council after this year’s Memorial Day Floods to gather information and develop recommendations related to citywide…Read More

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Aug 25

You Eat What You Are

Your yard is replete with toxic plants. Oleander, castor bean, wisteria, chinaberry, mistletoe, and Texas mountain laurel are but a few examples of garden plants that pack a punch. Consuming high doses of these plants and their toxins can be fatal. But, insects have evolved to use such plants as protection from predators.

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Jun 20

New Shoal Creek Floodplain Mapping Available

Curious to see if your house or business is in Shoal Creek’s 100-year storm floodplain? In the wake of the 2015 Memorial Day Floods, the floodplain map for Shoal Creek has been updated and can be viewed at the City’s…Read More

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Jan 25

Is Too Much Water Going Down the Drain?

After last year’s historic drought resulting in extremely low lake levels, when the rains do come, often as flood events, can Austin not only manage the storm water, but possibly save it?

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