Austin leaders to update plan to protect creeks, communities

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin's Watershed Protection Department is working on a plan that will guide the work the department does over the next decade. It's called Rain to River.The last time the plan was updated was 20 years ago. It will focus on how rainwater makes its way across Austin. That's because each time it rains — rainwater flows into our creeks, lakes, springs and the Colorado River. However, rain can also pick up pollutants, erode creek banks, and flood homes and businesses. Te