Neighbors in a West Austin neighborhood are opposing a water quality improvement project at Reed Neighborhood Park, concerned about losing an informal ball field to a biofiltration pond. The project is overseen by the Watershed Protection Department, with residents collecting signatures against it.
Members of Friends of Reed Park emphasized the importance of maintaining the open-space playfield for children, families, and events, citing a similar project in South Austin that removed open-space areas. The department is considering modifications to balance water quality and recreational needs.
The Watershed Protection Department is willing to reassess the Reed Park plan to achieve water quality improvements while preserving green spaces. Taylor Slough, part of the project's watershed, is classified as impaired, highlighting the necessity of enhancing water quality in the area.
#water-quality-improvement #community-controversy #green-spaces-preservation #environmental-protection #urban-planning
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