Meet the five new BRA Board members

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed five new members to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Click here to learn more about each of the appointments.

Lake Granbury park entry fee will begin soon

DeCordova Bend Park will soon charge a $5 per-car daily entrance fee to help with overcrowding and illegal dumping. Click here to learn more about this initiative and where the funds collected will be spent.

El Niño intensifies, but reservoir relief will take time to improve

After months of falling reservoir levels and worsening drought, a powerful El Niño brings renewed hope. Experts forecast a cool, wet season, with the possibility of record-breaking precipitation. Read more about reservoir conditions and why soil moisture must improve before reservoir levels can recover.

Be downstream smart: sign up for real-time dam release updates

With El Niño strengthening and rain chances increasing, low lake levels could improve. But when BRA reservoirs are full, additional rain and runoff could trigger gate releases. When that happens, it’s helpful to know what’s coming, especially if you live downstream of one of our water supply reservoirs. Click here to learn how to sign up for downstream release notifications.

Get back to nature on Possum Kingdom Lake's Hike and Bike Trail

For hikers and mountain bikers in Texas, a state made up of more open plains than steep hills, finding an enjoyable yet challenging course can be a little bit like the quest for the holy grail. That quest could end at Possum Kingdom Lake. Click here to learn more about the trail system at Possum Kingdom Lake.

The Brazos River Authority’s podcast offers you the opportunity to listen to updates on topics of interest to you, where you want and when it’s convenient for you. Unpacking the Brazos River is available everywhere you find your favorite podcasts. Learn more and listen here.

A View from the Brazos

Photo courtesy of Marci Lambert
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