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Austin's Water Future & Wildlife Plan

Friday, March 15, 1991

  • Watershed Impact:

    Received a U.S. Geological Survey presentation on how urban development affects Austin's crucial watersheds.

  • Balcones Conservation:

    Got an update on the Balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan, a significant effort to protect local natural habitats.

  • Environmental Worksession:

    The meeting was a worksession focused on these key environmental and land use planning topics, rather than immediate policy votes.
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FOUNDED 183 Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 5:00 Ρ.Μ. WORKSESSION March 15, 1991 Mayor Cooke called to order the meeting of the Council, noting the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Urdy, Councilmembers Carl-Mitchell and Nofziger. Purpose of the meeting was to hold a worksession, hearing a brief presentation on the effects of the urbanizaion on the watersheds by the U.S.G.S. Also presented was an update on the balcones Canyonland Conservation Plan. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.Μ.