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Protecting Lakeway's Tree Population |
February is next week, which means many in the community will start hearing the phrase, "Never Prune February through June!" Basically, residents shall not prune oak trees during this period. Not only could it harm our tree population, but it is also prohibited by city ordinance (section 14.06 Diseased Trees) with a possible fine not to exceed more than $1,000. The ordinance also outlines other restrictions to help prevent oak wilt from spreading in the community. Spring is typically the highest risk season for new oak wilt infections due to an increase in sap feeding beetles, more susceptibility for fungal mats in the moderate temperatures and high humidity, and the fact that sap typically rises in Spring, making Oaks more susceptible to infection. The heat of the Summer is typically the best time to prune oaks when temperatures exceed 100 degrees due to less active beetle activity and because oak wilt fungal mats typically dry up in extreme heat. Here are some additional tips for preventing oak wilt:
- Avoid oak wilt-infected firewood.
- Destroy infected red oaks before they make spores.
- Paint all wounds on oaks immediately.
- Prune when the risk is low (extreme heat or cold is best, but not allowed during the Spring season).
CLICK HERE for some additional resources on preventing oak wilt and protecting our tree population.
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Interested in learning more about Lakeway's diverse wildlife population? Members of the Wildlife Advisory Committee recently helped the City of Lakeway create a special Wildlife page on the City's website. The special button can be found near the top of our main website, lakeway-tx.gov. The web pages feature information on our white-tailed deer population, along with details about other wildlife you can find in and around Lakeway such as foxes, coyotes, porcupines, beavers, armadillos, squirrels, and many more. The website also features pictures of wildlife from local residents, and a resource section to assist the community if you find an orphaned or injured animal. CLICK HERE for more details and to learn more about Lakeway's wildlife.
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The reported number of cases identified in the Lake Travis area was higher this week compared to previous weeks. Additionally, the number of active positive cases identified by Austin Public Health in Travis County rose this week compared to the same time last week. However, hospitalizations decreased slightly. Travis County continues to offer multiple COVID-19 vaccine events. No appointments are necessary. CLICK HERE for time, date and location details, along with testing information and details on the Stage 5 guidelines in place within Travis County.
A total of 165,906 positive cases have been reported to date in Travis County. There have been a total of 5,837 cases in the Lake Travis area (zip codes 78734, 78738 and 78669) since the start of the pandemic (up 528 cases from the same time last week, compared to a rise of 209 cases the previous week). There are currently 6,629 active cases at this time in Travis County (up from 4,355 active cases indicated last week) and a seven-day moving average of 616 hospitalizations in the region (down from 700 reported last week). CLICK HERE to review the COVID-19 case dashboard. CLICK HERE for more details on hospitalizations.
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Town Hall Series
A special town hall series featuring Lakeway City Manager Julie Oakley will launch in February. There will be four this year focused on different departments and activities. The first of the series will take place on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lakeway City Hall. This presentation will feature a discussion on city development, permits, code compliance and other aspects of the building & development services department. CLICK HERE for more details.
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Voter Registration Deadline
The last day to register to vote for the March 1 joint primary election will be this coming Monday, Jan. 31. The first day of early voting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The next election will then take place on May 7, 2022, where an election will be held to elect three Lakeway City Councilmembers. The voter registration deadline for this election will be on Thursday, April 7, with early voting starting on Monday, April 25. CLICK HERE for more information on the latest election news and details.
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Monday, Jan. 31 @ 5:30 PM
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