Purpose

The Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee (formerly known as Austin Water Oversight Committee) may review environmental matters, climate resilience and adaptation, forestry, waterfront, heritage trees, open space, parks, rivers and lakes, aquifers, water quality, trash, recycling and compost, sustainability, cemeteries and responsibilities of relevant advisory commissions and task forces, strategic plans, major capital purchases or transactions, and financial policies and the financial status of the utility.

Created by Ordinance 20190619-095; amended by Ordinance 20250130-078.

To speak remotely, contact the committee staff liaison listed below.


Meeting Documents

2025 Meeting Schedule

  • February 18, 2025
  • April 15, 2025
  • June 10, 2025
  • August 19, 2025
  • October 14, 2025
  • December 2, 2025

Members

  • Council Member Alter, Chair
  • Council Member Ellis, Vice Chair
  • Council Member Siegel
  • Council Member Duchen

Staff Contact