Austin's waterways are off-limits for now. The city has extended a ban on using them, so your plans for a dip or a float might need a rain check.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 17 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The cost of managing invasive species and water levels will be discussed by staff.
Lakefront property owners and recreational users of Lake Austin.
None identified at this stage.
The Commodore churns its paddles into Lake Austin without moving. Parked by the Tom Miller dam, the steamboat couldn't depart for any voyage Saturday.
After initially extending it through July 25, a portion of the ban is now set to remain in effect until 5 p.m. on Monday.
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City Reopens Lake Austin, Extends Waterways Ban South of Tom Miller Dam City of Austin (.gov)
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A waterway ban issued last week due to heavy rainfall causing major flooding has been extended for continued floodgate operations at Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam, the city of Austin said.
City Extends Waterways Ban Until Saturday City of Austin (.gov)
City Extends Waterways Ban Until Thursday City of Austin (.gov)
A waterway ban issued last week due to heavy rainfall causing major flooding has been extended for continued floodgate operations at Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam, the city of Austin said.
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City of Austin issues waterway bans through early next week KVUE
City Issues Waterways Ban Until Tuesday City of Austin (.gov)
A temporary ban on water activities is now in effect on several Austin-area waterways following floodgate operations by the Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin Water.
The city is looking at how to manage water levels and invasive weeds in Lake Austin. This affects everyone who uses the lake for recreation or relies on it for water.
The Austin Police Lake Patrol Unit will begin enforcing a ban on personal watercraft on Lake Austin at sunset Friday, July 3.
Hydrilla spread rapidly across Lake Austin after last summer’s floods, fueled by nutrients and warm water. With recent rain and rising temperatures, experts warn the invasive plant could expand even further.
Nearly 2,800 sterile grass carp were released into Lake Austin on Friday, according to Austin Watershed Protection.
City Extends Waterways Ban City of Austin (.gov)
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