Editor’s Note: The story’s headline initially stated that the LCRA had issued the ban. The ban was issued by the city of Austin. Changes have been made to reflect the correct information.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin has issued a temporary ban on water activities for several Austin-area waterways following floodgate operations by the Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin Water.
City officials said the ban was enacted due to hazardous conditions, including faster-moving water and increased debris, which can make boating and other water recreation unsafe…