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Water, water everywhere… and not a drop to spare. It’s a saying for a reason, especially in Texas! That’s why we write stories about floods, droughts, water quality, and water quantity.

2024 - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

How To Make A Difference In 2024

Summary Our annual list of ways you can make a difference in the new year. Action Box Pick one of the action items below and make a positive impact on our local community in 2024! Looking for a way make a positive impact in 2024?

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State Parks Podcast
Essays
Amy Stansbury

Explaining Your Ballot: State Propositions

The are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot this year. In this episode we take a deep into several of them, including Prop 4 (property taxes), Prop 6 (water), and Prop 8 (broadband internet).   Our guests include state Rep. Vikki Goodwin, Jennifer

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State Props - 1
Civics 101
Amy Stansbury

Explaining Your Ballot: State Props

Summary Texas voters will have 14 state propositions on their ballot this year! Action Box Vote! Early voting starts on October 23rd and Election Day is November 7th. Hey Texas! Did you know that you have 14 state propositions on your ballot this year? Keep

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My ATX Water
Community News + Partner Posts
Amy Stansbury

Save Water (And Money) With My ATX Water

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Click the badge above to sign up for the My ATX Water customer portal. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin Common sponsors

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Water Forward - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
The Austin Common

Help Shape Austin’s Water Future

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Click the badge above to fill out the Water Forward survey. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin Common sponsors are screened by

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Water Quality - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Austin_Water

Keeping Austin’s Drinking Water Safe

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Click the badge above to look through the latest Water Quality Report for Austin. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin Common sponsors

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Landscape Ordinance - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Austin_Water

Lawns Use Up A Lot Of Water. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Click the badge above to fill out the Irrigation & Landscape Ordinance survey on SpeakUpAustin.org. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin Common

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ASR - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Austin_Water

Boosting Austin’s Water Supply With Aquifer Storage & Recovery

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Attend an upcoming Aquifer Storage & Recovery Community Workshop – March 24th & 29th at 6pm. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin

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Winter Weather - 1
Community News + Partner Posts
Austin_Water

The Ultimate Winter Weather Prep Guide

About Austin Water This post is sponsored by our community partner, Austin Water, our city’s publicly-owned water utility. Action Box Prepare for freezing weather by making an emergency kit and insulating your pipes. This post is sponsored by Austin Water. All Austin Common sponsors are

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Artists For Aquifers
EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

These Local Artists Are Fighting For Clean Water

Sponsored Post – from the Environmental Fund of Texas    Like music? Beer? What about clean water?   On Saturday, October 5th you can enjoy all three at “Artists For Aquifers,” a live music showcase at AquaBrew in San Marcos. The event will be held from 4:30pm to midnight and will feature a

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Brewshed Black Star Coop
EcoBits
Amy Stansbury

What Makes A Great Beer? Clean Water.

Hops. Grains. What is it exactly that makes a great beer?   According to the Texas Brewshed Alliance, the answer is water.   “Protecting your water is protecting your beer,” says Thomas Waymouth, program director for the Texas Brewshed Alliance, a coalition of breweries, environmental nonprofits, and individuals, all working

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Mississippi River
Nature In The City
Amy Stansbury

#7 – American Music and Rivers

Nature In The City Podcast, Season Two, Episode 7: American Music And Rivers   Each year, we follow along with Dr. Kevin Anderson, a geographer and philosopher managing the Environmental Research Center for the City of Austin, as he shares his knowledge about the world

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