Travis County Environmental Quality

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Join us April 11th and help remove litter before it reaches the Texas Colorado River! 📍 Cleanup sites: East Austin, Del Valle, Manor, Pflugerville, Webberville 🔗 Sign up here: givepul.se/g9uv7r

🗑️ Two weeks to go! 🗑️ In 2021, the Spring Cleanup was created in response to the pandemic & to expand the Lake Travis Cleanup to new communities. Since then, it has grown every year, bringing in more volunteers & organizations. ⬇️

Ready for a little spring refresh? Clearing out the clutter and not sure where it goes? Our Recycling and Waste Drop-Off Tool makes it easy to find the nearest spot to recycle right and dispose of items that don’t belong in your curbside cart. traviscountytx.gov/tnr/environmen…

Special thanks to members of our Environmental Quality Team, Travis County Parks, Travis County Sheriff’s Office and Travis County Public Works for contributing as speakers! 🌿🌎

Watch the full episode to learn more about the environmental & community impacts of illegal dumping, the potential legal consequences for those responsible, & local resources that support proper recycling & waste disposal within our community! 🗑️🌎 🔗youtu.be/7Sjouatcees?si…

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🌎 Three weeks away! 🌎 This cleanup isn’t just about trash—it’s about education and prevention! Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parksare working to keep our river and parks clean for future generations. 🔗 Sign up today: givepul.se/g9uv7r

Today is #GlobalRecyclingDay! ♻ Clean out your soup cans and sauce bottles before placing them in the recycle bin Soft plastics like candy wrappers and chip bags should go in the landfill bin Keep your plastic bottle caps screwed on so they don’t fall through the cracks

Stay tuned for our next post in the Stormwater Management 101 Series to learn about more erosion and sediment controls soon! #StormwaterManagment #ConstructionSafety #Traviscountytx #waterquality #bestmanagementpractices #sedimentcontrols

How it helps? These entrances reduce soil disturbance at access points and knock sediment off vehicle tires. Regular inspection & maintenance, such as replenishing rock & removing accumulated sediment, ensure the entrance continues functioning properly throughout construction.

In this Stormwater Management 101 post, we’re highlighting the importance of stabilized construction entrances—a best management practice designed to reduce sediment track out from construction sites. ⬇️🌧️

📍 Cleanup sites: East Austin, Del Valle, Manor, Pflugerville, Webberville 🔗Register now: givepul.se/g9uv7r #springcleanup #atxevents #volunteer #coloradoriveralliance #coloradoriver #texasrivers #texaswater #texasparks #communitycleanup #traviscounty #cleanup

📢 One month to go! Did you know that 70% of litter in our waterwaysstarts on land? This is why Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks started the Spring Cleanup—to stop litter before it enters our water supply. Join us this year and help make an impact!⬇️

By taking a few simple steps, you can help your yard flourish while helping reduce stormwater pollution going into Travis County’s storm systems and waterways! #SpringLawnCare #StormwaterSmart #ProtectOurWater #TravisCountytx #Stormwater #Waterquality

Go natural when possible: Native plants, compost, and integrated pest management reduce chemical needs. Dispose responsibly: Never rinse leftover chemicals into storm drains or dump on impervious surfaces, like driveways or streets, where it can more easily wash into them. ⬇️

Spring is here, a season of green lawns, blooming gardens, & rain! That means the fertilizers & pesticides we apply to our yards can more easily wash into storm drains & local creeks if we’re not careful. See below for smart practices for a healthy yard & waterways: ⬇️