2018 Water Forward Plan - Archived Materials
Water Forward's Timeline
The plan was completed in 2018 and will be updated every five years.
Recently, Central Texas experienced a historic drought that eclipsed the 1950's drought. In light of such droughts, increasing population and a changing climate, the Water Forward plan will recommend water management strategies for our community’s future.
As part of Water Forward, we are evaluating hydrologic conditions and forecasting water demands. This process leads to creating water management portfolios which are evaluated based on how they perform against the Water Forward objectives.
Water Forward's Integrated Water Resource Plan (IWRP)
To learn more about the Water Forward's IWRP methodology in determining the water supply and demand management portfolios, please refer to the following resources below.
IWRP Outreach and Methodology
Austin Future Water Needs Analysis (Presentations)
- Disaggregated Demand Model - Presentation 1
- Disaggregated Demand Model - Presentation 2
- Climate Change Analysis
- Water Availability Model Results
Integrated Water Resource Plan Strategies
To learn more about Water Forward's IWRP portfolio options, please see below.
Water Forward Plan Report
Water Forward - Image Austin: Speaker Series
We want to hear from you. Water Forward aims to gather community input that will help implement the approved plan in a way that is representative of Austin's values. Your input is vitally important to the success of Water Forward.
In an effort to gather input that reflects Austin’s diversity, Water Forward attends community events and hosts public engagement meetings. To learn more about Water Forward and to get involved in the planning process, join us at our public engagement meetings. Contact us via email with your input or to invite us to speak at your community event.
Brochures
- Water Forward Brochure - English
- Water Forward Brochure - Spanish
- Water Forward Summer Series - Flyer - English
Workshops and Presentations
Past Workshops and Presentations
- Alternative On-Site Water Use Workshop #2 (July 23, 2019)
- Alternative On-Site Water Use Workshop (June 25, 2019)
- Public Workshop #5 (March 21, 2018)
- Public Workshop #4 (August 16, 2017)
- Public Workshop #3 (April 4, 2017)
- Public Workshop #2 (February 8, 2017)
- Public Workshop #1 (September 7, 2016)
To learn more about the Water Forward Task Force or would like to attend a Task Force meeting, please click here for more information.