An extensive page is available with the documentation from the charrette that was held in January 2016 for Austin Oaks. The page also includes material from the work done after the charrette during 2016 and 2017, culminating in the final PUD ordinance with the City of Austin, which was made effective April 24, 2017.
2009 City of Austin No Feeding Ordinance (DOCX)
City ordinance against intentionl feeding of deer in the urban area, adopted in September, 2009
2010 City Council Briefing (PDF)
City Council Briefing on Strategic Mobility (February 25, 2010).
2010 NWACA Deer Survey Results (PDF)
Results of a survey of the NWACA neighborhood regarding experiences and issues with deer in the neighborhood
2010 Summary of COA Deer Information Meeting (PDF)
Summary of the City of Austin deer information meeting on 9/8/2010
2012 – Lakeway Deer Management Experience (PDF)
Presentation about Lakeway's experiences with deer management from 1994 to 2012
2012 NWACA Board Position on Habitat Balance (PDF)
NWACA position statement on Habitat Balance, regarding living with wildlife
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
2013 11 27 Tree Survey – 1 (pdf)
First of 4 very large image files for the tree survey done in 2013
2013 11 27 Tree Survey – 2 (pdf)
Second of 4 very large image files for the tree survey done in 2013
2013 11 27 Tree Survey – 3 (pdf)
Third of 4 very large image files for the tree survey done in 2013
2013 11 27 Tree Survey – 4 (pdf)
Fourth of 4 very large image files for the tree survey done in 2013
2013 City of Austin Deer Management Policy (PDF)
Policy adopted by the City of Austin in February, 2013
2013 City of Austin Deer Working Group Recommendations (PDF)
Recommendations of a 2013 citizen working group to Austin City Council regarding deer management
2013 Drought Tolerant Plant List (PDF)
List of shrubs, plants, and ground cover that are both drought tolerant and deer resistant, from an April 27, 2013 seminar
2013 Drought Tolerant Plants for Deer Country (PDF)
Presentation by Cheryl Harrison, Master Gardener from April 27, 2013 NWACA seminar on gardening
2013 Gardening with Deer (PDF)
Presentation by Cheryl Harrison, Master Gardener, at April 27, 2013 NWACA Seminar on gardening
2013 Landscape Resources (PDF)
Pointers to Austin resources on drought- resistant landscaping, from April 27, 2013 NWACA seminar on gardening
2013-1 NWACA Annual Meeting Slides (PDF)
Presentation from NWACA Board and committees given at May 8, 2013 Annual Meeting
2013-2 NWACA Annual Meeting – Northwest Hills History (PDF)
Presentation by Chuck Stahl at the May 8, 2013 NWACA Annual Meeting
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.