Notes from a City input session in NWACA, as part of developing CodeNEXT
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Zoning Glossary (DOC)
Terms used in zoning cases and documents
Texas Wildfires in 2011 (PDF)
52-page report from Texas Forest Service on the wildfires of 2011, including those in Bastrop and the Austin area
2010 NWACA Deer Survey Results (PDF)
Results of a survey of the NWACA neighborhood regarding experiences and issues with deer in the neighborhood
Managing Overabundant White-Tailed Deer (PDF)
Brochure from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Agrilife Extension of Texas A&M University
Living with Overabundant Deer (PDF)
Brochure from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Nature Conservancy
2012 – Lakeway Deer Management Experience (PDF)
Presentation about Lakeway's experiences with deer management from 1994 to 2012
2013 – Schenck – Deer Management in Northwest Austin (PDF)
Paper written by Kristina Schenck as a senior honors thesis for St. Edward's University, covering the recent history of deer management and issues in our area
Corn Harmful to Deer (PDF)
Description of the hazards to deer from intentional feeding
2013 City of Austin Deer Working Group Recommendations (PDF)
Recommendations of a 2013 citizen working group to Austin City Council regarding deer management
2013 City of Austin Deer Management Policy (PDF)
Policy adopted by the City of Austin in February, 2013
2009 City of Austin No Feeding Ordinance (DOCX)
City ordinance against intentionl feeding of deer in the urban area, adopted in September, 2009
Property Tax Protest Information (PDF)
Guidance from a speaker at the May 13, 2014 Seminar on Property Taxes on critical dates and considerations for protesting property taxes in Austin
Noah, Build me an Ark (PDF)
Experience story from a neighbor, with cautions about water supply lines and water safety in the home
Invasive Plants in Central Texas (PDF)
Brochure from City of Austin Watershed Protection Department, with pictures and descriptions of 28 common invasive plants in our area
2014-4 NWACA Annual Meeting Handout on 10-1 (PDF)
Description of activities in the implementation of 10-1, distributed at May 21, 2014 NWACA Annual Meeting
2014-3 NWACA Annual Meeting Flyer on Being Firewise (PDF)
Flyer on making your home wildfire-resistant, handed out at NWACA Annual Meeting on May 21, 2014
2014-2 NWACA Annual Meeting Committee Handout (PDF)
Handout provided at May 21, 2014 NWACA Annual meeting, covering crime prevention, work on local parks, and wildfire prevention
2014-1 NWACA Annual Meeting Slides (PDF)
Presentation by NWACA Board and Committees at May 21, 2014 NWACA Annual Meeting
2013-5 NWACA Annual Meeting – Wildfire Prevention (PDF)
Presentation by Josh Portie on Wildfire Prevention, given at the May 8, 2013 NWACA Annual Meeting
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Central Texas is in a long drought cycle, despite occasional rain. Dry NWACA landscapes and the homes within are vulnerable to wildfire because we live in a greenbelt with a lot of wildfire fuel in its dead and down material. Our homes are most at risk from flying embers. They can be made relatively safe by removing debris, sealing all points of entry from flying embers, and clearing dead and dry vegetation. If you haven’t yet done so, please get a free home assessment to help you identify your risks. Use the Home Firewise Risk Evaluation form in the Be Involved menu on the home page.