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. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
This ban could hurt businesses that rely on water recreation, like tube rental shops.
Everyone who wants to keep our waterways clean and safe benefits from this ban.
Anyone looking forward to a refreshing swim or a lazy river float is out of luck.
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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