Dumping unused or unwanted prescription drugs into the toilet means these pharmaceuticals are now in our drinking water. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution – taking the items to one of the authorized disposal locations during the upcoming National Prescription Take Back Day.

Fall is the ideal time to fight fire ants. Applying pesticides or baiting during the fall months can help curb the populations into the winter months just in time for spring. But, be careful with your choice of weapon. Applying pesticides incorrectly can hurt our water supply.

For those blessed with trees on their property, mounds of fallen leaves are an inevitable sign of the autumn season. Fortunately, there are ways to address this abundance as well as other types of yard waste that could help save you a little money while protecting our water quality.

Other than Hollywood screenwriters or novelists, few want to imagine the tragedy that would follow the catastrophic failure of a dam. But preventing the worst case scenario is something that Brazos River Authority staff work continually.

Fall is here, which means cooler weather and Halloween themes are providing plenty to do in the Brazos River basin. This month, you can enjoy warm chili, visit a pumpkin patch or head to the zoo in full costume. Here’s a roundup of events in October throughout the basin: