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Report a Spill or Water Quality Concern
To report a spill or other water quality concern, please use our Report a Spill or Water Quality Concern form. You may also use this method of communication to request information pertaining to past spills or other illicit discharges.
Resources & Information
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MS4 Stormwater Management Program
Learn more about the City's Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) that helps minimize pollution associated with stormwater runoff.
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Habitat Conservation Plan
Information about the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan (EAHCP), a cooperative effort to protect groundwater resources for people and endangered species in the region.
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Watershed Protection Planning
Learn how the City and its partners are addressing bacteria concerns in the Dry Comal Creek and Comal River watersheds.
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Wildlife Feeding Prohibition
Information on the ordinance approved by City Council prohibiting the feeding of wildlife within the city limits.
Adopt a Spot - Volunteer River Clean Up
The City of New Braunfels is committed to preserving and protecting its local waterways. The Adopt-A-Spot River Clean-Up program serves to raise public awareness, educate citizens, and generate community involvement by adopting a spot along the river or in contributing areas to clean.
Click Here to Adopt A Spot!
Why adopt?
- A cleaner community
- A healthier and safer environment for residents, visitors, and wildlife
- A sense of community and pride for our city
- A better place to live, work, and play
What will I get?
- Guidance with the planning of your pickup and support from city staff every step of the way
- A cleanup kit that includes: trash bags, gloves, grabbers, and a first aid kit
How do I do it?
- Get a group together that is ready to help
- Fill out an application
- Choose a spot (PDF)
- Schedule clean-up events, pick up supplies from City Hall, and get cleaning!
- Fill out Clean Up Event Report
Volunteer groups will be asked to complete a clean-up report after every event to give us a little insight into your findings, including most unusual item found, pounds of trash collected, wildlife observed, etc.