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Watershed Protection launches multi‑phase Rain to River strategic plan with focused outreach to underserved communities
Summary
Watershed Protection staff outlined Rain to River, a comprehensive strategic plan update for Austin’s creeks and communities, emphasizing inclusive community engagement, partnership with consultants and a community activation group, and a phased outreach program running through September with a draft plan this winter.
Watershed Protection presented the Rain to River strategic plan update to the Environmental Commission on July 2, 2025, describing a multi‑year effort to replace a nearly 25‑year‑old strategic plan and to center equity, climate resilience and community engagement in watershed priorities.
Erin Wood, planning team manager and lead for the Rain to River project, said the existing strategic plan dates from 2001 and the department needs an updated framework for priorities, measurable objectives and community communication. The new plan will define aspirational goals, objectives, metrics and prioritization criteria for addressing flooding, erosion and water quality across Austin’s watersheds.
The planning team emphasized…
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