SAN MARCOS RIVER
The single-use container ban has been in effect for over a year now, with May 1 marking the day that enforcement starts. The ban was adopted into the city ordinance last year as a way to combat the increased litter at city parks near the river due to increased tourism during weekends and summer months. Local groups such as The Eyes of The San Marcos River and Wild Rice Studio have organized weekly river cleanups to help clean up litter left behind at and in the river.
The ordinance states that, “It is unlawful for any person to possess any glass or single-use beverage con- tainer in or on the public waterway or in any designated areas where signs prohibit them on city park property”. The ordinance goes on to state, “Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not more than $500.” When asked about the schedule of enforcement officers at the river, and plans to enforce the can ban Jamie Lee Case, Parks and Rec director said, “The ordinance will be enforced just as any other park rule is enforced currently.”
