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
- Access Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee's agenda and meeting documents from 2025 to Present
- Access Austin Water Oversight Committee's agenda and meeting documents from 2019 to 2024
2025 Meeting Schedule
- February 26, 2025
- April 1, 2025
- April 23, 2025
- July 30, 2025
- August 27, 2025
- September 24, 2025
- October 22, 2025
- December 2, 2025
Members
- Council Member Alter, Chair
- Council Member Ellis, Vice Chair
- Council Member Siegel
- Council Member Duchen
Staff Contact
- Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection, 512-974-3411
- Danielle Love, City Manager's Office