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Austin Environmental Commission endorses Austin Watershed Protection's $127.9M operating budget and CIP recommendations
Summary
The Environmental Commission voted unanimously March 4 to support Austin Watershed Protection's FY26 operating budget and CIP recommendations, highlighting the drainage utility as the primary revenue source and asking for continued emphasis on stormwater projects and public outreach.
The Austin Environmental Commission voted unanimously March 4 to endorse Austin Watershed Protection's $127,900,000 operating budget, including the department's capital improvement priorities and outreach recommendations. The endorsement followed a detailed departmental briefing and a commissioner question-and-answer session.
"Our primary charge is protecting the lives, property, and the environment by mitigating the impacts of flooding, erosion, and water pollution," said Albert Castro, financial manager for Austin Watershed Protection, during the…
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