A list of fire-resistant plants created by Sun City residents
Firewise Principles (PDF)
Wildfire prevention principles from Firewise.org
Firewise References (PDF)
Collection of reference information and web links to documents and videos on wildfire prevention
Firewise Tips for Homeowners (PDF)
A brief checklist from Firewise about ways to protect the home
Guidance on Juniper and Oaks in Golden Cheeked Warbler Area
Best Management Practices from US Fish and Wildlife for managing woodlands where Golden Cheeked Warblers nest
Guidance on Oak Wilt in NWACA (PDF)
How to avoid oak wilt in NWACA, with information about financial support from NWACA if treatment is needed
Guidance on Oak Wilt for NWACA Residents...
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HSUS – Coyote Control (PDF)
Humane Society guidance.
HSUS – Coyote Hazing (PDF)
Humane Society guidance on hazing.
HSUS – Preventing Coyote Conflicts (PDF)
Humane Society guidance about coyotes.
Imagine Austin Activity Centers and Corridors – Conceptual View
A graphical depiction of the different types of activity centers and transit corridors described in Imagine Austin, so that you can see relative sizes and structures envisioned
Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map
Map of Austin on which are placed the priority locations for the three different types of activity centers - Regional Center, Town Center, and Neighborhood Center
Imagine Austin List of Activity Centers
List of identified priority locations for development of Activity Centers that match the Growth Concept Map
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
Invasive Species Guidance
Learn about which species are invasive in Central Texas, with photos to help identify them
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Invasive Vines (PDF)
How to handle invasive vines on trees
Living with Overabundant Deer (PDF)
Brochure from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Nature Conservancy
Managing Overabundant White-Tailed Deer (PDF)
Brochure from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Agrilife Extension of Texas A&M University
Neighbor Guidebook (PDF)
This booklet is for neighbors who are members of a Neighborhood Watch group.
Neighborhood Watch Resources
Web sites with information about crime prevention and neighborhood safety.
NFPA Fact Sheet – Attics and Crawl Spaces
This fact sheet from the National Fire Protection Association describes best practices for how to make attics and crawl spaces wildfire resistant.
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.