Austin Watershed Hosts Student Flood Safety Video Contest | The Locally Times
Public information for the Austin Watershed Protection's student video contest does not specify prizes or terms for video usage, as previously reported.
Austin Watershed Protection is hosting a Flood Safety Video Contest for 6th through 12th grade students in Austin and surrounding areas, with submissions due March 25, 2026. As The Locally Times reported previously, public information does not specify contest prizes or the terms for video usage. This contest is part of Austin Watershed Protection's broader efforts, which also include a pilot Flood Insurance Assistance Program. This program, a partnership with Austin Housing and the Del Valle Community Coalition, offers up to $2,000 in financial aid for eligible Austin homeowners to obtain or maintain flood insurance for one year. The department is also managing an increase in invasive hydrilla in Lake Austin, which now covers approximately 30% of the lake, up from less than 5% in June. In November 2025, 1,950 sterile grass carp were introduced to help manage the hydrilla. ## What Remains Undisclosed The public records do not detail the specific budget allocated for the Flood Safety Video Contest, including any prize money or administrative costs. The records also do not specify the goals or the number of homeowners the Flood Insurance Assistance Program aims to assist.