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- Public comments
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Public comments (6)
Highlighted environmental sensitivity, aquifer protection, and watershed health around the Knuckles Crossing area.
City Council — September 24, 2026 · 1:58:39 →Emphasized the economic and environmental importance of protecting the Barton Springs recharge zone from runoff and pollution.
City Council — September 24, 2026 · 3:45:29 →Opposed Circle C Tract 110 changes, citing loss of conservation funds and increased environmental impact over the recharge zone.
City Council — September 24, 2026 · 2:45:00 →Expressed concern that converting office space to multifamily in Circle C undermines environmental protections over the recharge zone.
City Council — September 24, 2026 · 3:07:35 →Asked the council to install water refill stations, ban single-use plastic bottles at city facilities like the airport, and promote reusable bottles.
City Council — August 27, 2026 · 2:15:32 →Highlighted honeybee die-offs and argued that electromagnetic fields from data centers disrupt pollinators.
City Council — August 27, 2026 · 2:59:27 →News & external sources (7)
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The city's recommendation looks to protect one of Austin's former landfills from leachate, or contaminated water.
137 fish, 4 crabs and 160 violations: What game wardens found at the Texas City Dike after getting a tip
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Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Award for Sixth Consecutive Year of Environmental Stewardship
Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Award for Sixth Consecutive Year of Environmental Stewardship City of Austin (.gov)
Austin leaders call for stronger environmental protections in proposed Dog's Head development
As plans move forward for the proposed Dog's Head development in southeast Austin, several city leaders are calling for stronger environmental protections and more affordable housing before the project advances.
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City of Austin Releases 2025 State of Our Environment Report on Earth Day City of Austin (.gov)
Bee City
Bee City City of Austin (.gov)
Environmental Code Updates
Environmental Code Updates City of Austin (.gov)