City of Austin | Performance Measures

City of Austin

Performance Measures

Austin Watershed Protection
Department Director: Jorge L. Morales, P.E. - Director
Department Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/watershed-protection
Department Phone: 512-974-2501

Department Mission

Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) protects the lives, property, and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of floods, erosion, and water pollution. AWP helps protect our community by implementing flood risk reduction projects; constructing stream stabilization and restoration projects; enforcing drainage regulations; promoting flood safety and preparedness; and inspecting, maintaining, and repairing existing drainage infrastructure. AWP also protects the environment by constructing pollution removal projects; restoring riparian areas; promoting education and outreach activities; implementing water quality regulations; remediating spills; and permanently protecting open space.

Department Goals

Safeguard lives and reduce the impact of flooding to the Austin community.
Create a safe and stable stream system that protects the Austin community from erosion and encourages the use and enjoyment of Austin’s creeks and lakes.
Protect and improve the health of Austin's creeks, rivers, lakes, and springs to provide clean and flowing water for all.
Protect and enhance the condition and function of the City's drainage infrastructure, including creeks, drainage channels, storm drain pipes, tunnels, and stormwater ponds.

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Amount of tons of pollution (cumulative) removed from stormwater runoff by City of Austin treatment facilities
  2. Number of buildings, properties, and roadways that have reduced flood risk due to WPD efforts
  3. Number of miles of eroding stream channels restored and stabilized
  4. Percent of high priority maintenance work orders completed