Water School

What is bankfull stage?

Hydrology

Bank-full stage is an established river stage at a given location along a river that represents the maximum safe water level that will not overflow the river banks or cause any significant damage within the river reach.

What is WATER SCHOOL?

You may not realize that your life revolves around water! We use it daily for cooking, bathing, cleaning, and flushing. But, did you know that you can’t live without water?Though you may feel like flesh and bone, your body is made up of more than 60 percent of water. As a result, you can survive for weeks without food; but literally only days without water.Fresh drinking water is a limited resource. As our populations continue to grow, will we have enough for everyone? Becoming aware ...

What is a groundwater district?

Groundwater

Groundwater districts are organizations created by legislation or through the petition process to provide administration over the use of water pumped from a specific area. These districts have limited power, primarily in the spacing of wells, education, and planning, prohibiting waste, and permitting well drilling.The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has a myriad of information on groundwater supplies in Texas. The Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD) is an organiza...

How do I find a job with the Brazos River Authority?

About the Authority

The Brazos River Authority loves to hire enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Does the Brazos River Authority provide speakers for my civic group?

Authority Programs & Services

Yes, the BRA’s Speaker’s Bureau will provide staff to address a variety of water related topics free-of-charge to civic groups and community organizations. Groups frequently request such topics as water planning, water and wastewater treatment, flood management and future planning. For more information, go to the Bureau’s web page or call the BRA's Public Information Office at 888-922-6272.

Where can I find maps of the Brazos River Authority reservoirs?

Authority Programs & Services, Reservoirs

Maps of BRA lakes may be found online by visiting each reservoirs' web page: Possum Kingdom, Granbury and Limestone. Printed maps of each reservoir are available free of charge at each lake office or by calling the Public Information Office at (888) 922-6272.

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