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Austin's waterways are off-limits for now. The city has extended a ban on using them, so your plans for a dip or a float might need a rain check.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 21 the 60 before.
Affected businesses estimate millions in lost revenue and hundreds of temporary job impacts.
Lakefront property owners performing dock maintenance during lowered water levels.
None identified at this stage.
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A petition calls for a permanent ban on Jet Skis or a ban on the watercraft during weekends.