Community Call to Action:
Pause Wastewater Pipeline Construction at Festival Beach Food Forest
Festival Beach Food Forest is facing imminent disruption from an unexpected and insufficiently communicated wastewater pipeline relocation associated with TxDOT’s I-35 project. We are calling on the community to help us secure an immediate pause so the City, TxDOT, and community stewards can work together on a permaculture-based approach that minimizes ecological damage and honors years of City-approved planning and public investment.
To get involved, please read the press release below and then scroll down for direct ways to support.
Note: This is a developing situation. This page will be updated as new information becomes available, plans evolve, and additional ways to support Festival Beach Food Forest are identified.
Get Involved
Ways to get involved will continue to grow as the situation develops. Please check back regularly and follow updates to stay engaged.
Sign the Petition
Add your name and a short comment about why this place matters to you or to Austin.
Contact City Officials
Emailing City Council and Parks & Recreation is one of the most effective ways to support a pause on the planned wastewater pipeline at Festival Beach Food Forest. This guide includes district lookup instructions and copy-and-paste email scripts.
You can also text SIGN PSVWYP to 50409 to quickly email the petition to Mayor Kirk Watson.
Sign Up for Emergency Volunteer Days
Listed below are the dates where you can sign up for a volunteer shift to help relocate plants, trees, and materials to reduce loss.
Stay Informed & Share Updates
Follow along for updates, calls to action, and on-the-ground needs.
