In the recent days as we have more and more impervious coverage in EMLK area we are having flooding issues which has been expressed at our council members meeting.
We thank the people of Austin watershed to help us and advise us in some of the issues
In December 2016 we had a brilliant presentation from Matt Hollon (link)
In April 2017 we also had a fantastic presentation by Jose Guerrero (link)
Here is also the section of city code dealing with run-offs. (link)
You have find all the 3 links here
Based on the current requirements there are 2 projects we can focus on - if you have other areas please bring it to our focus
1. The area around 51st and Pecan Springs - there is a series of large development without any improvement to the Creek (Fort Branch Watershed). This is causing huge erosions and needs to be looked into urgently.
2. There is a older water retention area in the Morris Williams Golf course which is giving up. It creates flooding downstream on the southern side of MLK. This is also a barrier for the EMLK hike and bike trail. So we think we can find a common solution here with a retention and biking trail.
The next work will be focus on the clean-up and adoption of the creeks.
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