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Lake Austin saw 'no change' in hydrilla problem, memo reports
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· July 21, 2026
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Key takeaway The memo indicates that there has been no change in the total area affected by hydrilla and Eurasian watermilfoil since February 2026.
A recent memo from Texas Parks and Wildlife provides an update on the hydrilla issue in Lake Austin . The memo indicates that there has been no change in the total area affected by hydrilla and Eurasian watermilfoil since February 2026. The lack of change in the combined area of these invasive species suggests that the problem persists.
Further details on the current state of Lake Austin and the efforts to address the hydrilla issue can be found in the memo from Texas Parks and Wildlife. For more information on the hydrilla problem in Lake Austin, readers can refer to the original memo, which provides the latest available data on the situation.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN Local ·
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