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Bird Friendly Design

Bird Friendly Design

The Watershed Protection Department’s Policy team has been working on a response to Austin City Council Resolution 20241121-073, related to Bird Friendly Design.

Check this page for information, updates, and ways to get involved. You can sign up to get email updates below. 

​We also held a webinar on May 29th, June 3rd, and September 22nd. You can view a recording of the webinars below. 

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Project Timeline

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live

TIMELINE

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Environmental Commission--September 17th, 2025

Staff presentation and potential recommendation.

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planned

Design Commission--September 22, 2025

Staff presentation and potential recommendation.

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planned

Animal Advisory Committee--October 13, 2025

Staff presentation and potential recommendation.

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planned

Downtown Commission--October 15, 2025

Staff presentation and potential recommendation.

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planned

Joint Sustainability Committee-October 22, 2025

Staff presentation and potential recommendation.

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planned

Planning Commission-October 28, 2025

Staff presentation and potential recommendation.

Whether it be your home, school, business, communication tower, or any other facility, there are bird-friendly practices you can take to make a difference and transform your community into a safe haven for migratory birds. 

Check out the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bird Friendly Design Toolkits!