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Customers can now make payments for annual lakeside water permits through a free, online site. But be aware, online payment sites not affiliated with the BRA could charge you a fee and cause you to miss the due date. For more, click the photo.

Learn to become a Spotter for the National Weather Service by reporting weather events where you live. Click the photo to learn more.

Climb to your own personal peak this New Year’s Day, so the rest of the year is all downhill. First Day Hikes are a growingly popular way to kick off new beginnings. Click the photo to learn more.

There are a lot of things to do to celebrate and ring in the New Year. Don’t let fireworks ruin those plans. Click the photo to learn more.

For those who live on a river or reservoir, decorating a dock can be a fun holiday tradition. Be sure to take these safety precautions around the water. Click the photo for more.

Water safety is probably not going to be your first concern throughout the holiday season. But, for families with young children, water safety must be a concern even during the colder months, especially if your visits will occur near water of any type. For more, click the photo.

Newly built wood duck nesting boxes are appearing at a Brazos River Authority reservoir as part of one man’s journey to achieving his Eagle Scout Merit Badge. Enjoy, but from a distance. Click the photo to learn more.

Winterizing your boat can sometimes be overlooked in Texas due to mild winters. Cold snaps can cost you money and time. Click the photo to learn more.

Water conservation efforts at home don’t have to break the bank, and shouldn't come to a halt during the winter. Innovation may be the answer to securing our future. To learn more, click the photo.

As the holiday season quickly approaches, avoid a costly sewage disaster by keeping fats, oil and grease out of your pipes. Click the photo to learn more.

Don’t be the last to know. This word originated roughly a decade ago and due to people’s continued bad habits of flushing the wrong things, the word has now found itself in the dictionary. Click the photo to learn what that word is.

Fall is officially here, and that means the foliage will start to get more colorful. Now a website is featuring the must-see places to visit this fall in Texas. Click the photo to learn more.

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed eight members to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Click the photo to learn more.

At its quarterly meeting, the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors elected members into leadership roles, approved two dam inspection projects, discussed dissolved oxygen and more. Click the photo to learn more.

The Brazos River Authority works to protect, develop and manage the water resources of the Brazos River basin. Get to know some of the BRAs customers and learn what they do with their contracted water. Click the photo to learn more.

The Hood County Citizens Litter Initiative scheduled its first cleanup, encouraging others to help keep the community clean. Every small effort goes a long way toward improving this place we call home. Click the photo for more.

How much of a role does agriculture play in your day-to-day life? Probably larger than you think. Oct. 12 is National Farmer’s Day. Learn more about agriculture in Texas by clicking the photo.

If you were to ever become stranded while out on the water, would you know what to do? How would you let law enforcement know where you were located? Click the photo to learn more about how you can prepare for an emergency on the water.

You're facing an emergency and want to be sure you’re prepared. How much water should you store? There are some standard practices and tips to consider. Click the photo to learn more.

Extraordinary migration occurs in Texas as monarch butterflies travel South. There’s a way to help the small, majestic beauties from your own yard in the Brazos River basin. With the help of native plants, efforts don’t drain our water resources either. Click the photo to learn more.

Water safety isn’t just for humans…be sure to check out getting a life jacket for your pet if you’re heading to the water. Click the photo to learn more.

A malfunctioning septic tank can take a chunk out of your budget, but it can also cause problems for your drinking water. Sept. 16–20 is SepticSmart Week, an excellent time to look into the health of your system. Click the photo to learn more.

If you’re visiting the Brazos River basin this year, make sure you aren’t spreading an invasive plant hitchhiker. Click the photo to learn more.

The level of oxygen in a body of water has multiple effects on the aquatic life that call the area home. The heat of summer can make a normally cozy fish home less than welcoming. To read more, click the photo.

Are you ready if disaster strikes? September is National Preparedness Month. Learn how you can prepare for the worst by clicking the photo.

Texas boat operators are now required to wear engine cutoff switches per a law named after 16-year-old Kali Gorzell, who died in a boating accident. Click the photo to learn more.

The Inland Divers Association will again venture to Possum Kingdom Lake as volunteer divers removing trash and lost items littering the reservoir’s floor. The nonprofit, helped by area sponsors, has recovered thousands of pounds of trash over the years. Click the photo to learn more.

Concerns over blue-green algae are spreading throughout the country. To learn about how it affects the Brazos River basin, click the photo.

Do you have questions for the Brazos River Authority? Our staff is happy to speak to your community group! Learn more about the Speakers Bureau by clicking on the photo.

BRA Board of Directors tackled budgets, bond refunding and capital projects including the Lake Limestone gate rehab project the at their quarterly meeting. To learn more, click the photo.

A non-native Texas plant, dubbed a “game-changer,” has spread across millions of acres, including the upper Brazos basin, hurting wildlife and aquatic species. A joint effort is working toward addressing Saltcedar near Possum Kingdom Lake. Click the photo to learn more.

They may seem small, but do you know how big of an impact the freshwater mussel population has on our creeks, rivers and reservoirs? Click the photo for more.

Heat and booze don’t mix. Under the hot Texas sun, your body struggles with dehydration. Drinking alcohol can add to the damage. Play it safe on Texas waterways. Click the photo to learn more.

Dumping your aquatic pets into lakes and reservoirs can do more harm than good. Click the photo to learn more.

With the Fourth of July around the corner, many may be making plans for fireworks. Instead, consider enjoying a professional display. Here’s why and where you can go. For more, click the photo.

A lot of people enjoying the Brazos River, its tributaries and reservoirs are learning more than planned about turbidity as the waterways before them look more like chocolate milk than a source of drinking water. Click the photo to learn more.

Naegleria fowleri - commonly referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba” – thrives in hotter weather and stagnant bodies of water. Take precautions this summer while enjoying the Brazos River to avoid primary amebic meningoencephalitis. To learn more, click the photo.

Sunny days are driving boaters out to the reservoirs to enjoy the area, but some wakeboarders aren’t following the law, causing property damage that they may be responsible for repairing. To learn more, click the photo.

Americans continue to use sinks and toilets to flush food, which results in costly damages. It’s not just grease that needs to be kept out of the sink. To read more, click the photo.

Brazos River Authority reservoirs provide many opportunities for adventure and relaxation. To learn more, click the photo.

GM/CEO recognizes local hero, more water to be available to those on waiting list, added revenue to help provide funding for future supply projects, all at recent Board meeting. To learn more, click the photo.

“I only did it once,” times 327 million Americans equals a large amount of pharmaceutical pollution from flushing or throwing out. There’s a right way to dispose of medications and it’s happening this weekend. To read more, click the photo.

Protecting our water resources throughout the Brazos River basin takes many forms, including steps you take at home. To read more, click the photo.

Texas weather conditions change quickly and as storms and tornados threaten portions of the Lone Star State, safe practices while fishing or enjoying a reservoir are vital. To read more, click the photo.

The Brazos River Authority's Annual Customer Water Use and Reservoir Accounting Summary for 2018 explains the amount of water supply used from the System each year versus the amount of water lost to evaporation. For more on the 2018 report, click the photo.

GM/CEO David Collinsworth hosted his first State of the Basin meeting sharing insights on struggles with planning a new reservoir, ensuring adequate water supply to the lower basin, how the BRA is taking a new approach to risk, and how a mussel may be safe after all. For more, click the photo

If you’re one of the many that relish the relaxation found in pier fishing, get ready to drop a line at Lake Granbury. The reservoir has three new piers with state-of-the-art amenities that will make even the fussiest anglers sigh. For more, click the photo.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Director Cynthia Flores as presiding officer of the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Governor Abbott reappointed Jarrod Smith and named six new appointees to the Board. For more, click the photo.

The BRA recently completed its annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended August 31, 2018. For more, click the photo.

In 1929, the 41st Texas Legislature voted to create the first agency in the nation tasked with developing and managing the water resources for an entire watershed. This year, the Brazos River Authority celebrates 90 years of serving the people of Texas. For more, click the photo.

Although winter deep freezes aren’t common in Texas, when they do happen they can result in burst water pipes and hefty repair bills. Fortunately, there are things you can do to avoid such disasters. For more, click the photo.

When you are preparing a Thanksgiving meal, one of the last things on your mind might be what is poured down your sink. But giving this a bit of thought can prevent expensive problems in your home on Black Friday, the busiest day of the year for plumbers.

Doing the right thing with yard waste, such as falling leaves, helps protect water quality, keeps you in compliance with the law and can also benefit your yard.

Cold spells usually don’t last long in Texas, but they can cause plenty of damage to your boat. Fortunately, there are options to protect your boat during the winter.

The flooding conditions in some areas and fluctuating water levels in other places during flood operations were frustrating enough for many Brazos River basin residents, but there’s another threat – debris that can be a hazard to navigation and watercraft, and property.

Discolored water in the Brazos River basin after heavy rains is common. This condition, known as turbidity, is a temporary occurrence, but it can have an effect on water quality.

Whenever you flush, you probably don’t give a second thought to whether or not your septic system is working correctly. Even those who don’t have septic systems should be aware of why this is a vital issue for public health.

How prepared are you and those you care about to handle emergency situations based on natural disasters? Here are some ways make sure you’re ready.

They’re often labeled as bulky, uncomfortable and unnecessary. But lifejackets really can SAVE YOUR LIFE. And, newer styles provide options to the standard orange pillows.

When extreme temperatures are involved, it doesn’t take long for the heat to be harmful. Here’s how to protect yourself and those you care about.