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Rainwater harvesting is a great way to store water for future use in your yard; it also can save you money while helping our environment.

While water is one of the most basic necessities in our lives, people often take it for granted – until there are problems. When you have questions about water, the BRAs Water School has answers.

Temperatures in the Brazos River basin are usually not cold enough to damage the pipes of your home. But Texas weather changes quickly and when an arctic front hits, there may not be time to think about your pipes. Before it gets too cold, plan ahead to avoid very costly results of frozen pipes.

Thanksgiving feasts can be a burden to your plumbing, but there are things you can do to prevent post-holiday disasters.

With the amount of rain we’ve had this year, water conservation might seem a little silly. But the fact is, the next drought could start tomorrow. Why not continue to practice water conservation all the time? For more, click the photo.

Elementary students can “saddle up” and gain a greater understanding about water in Texas with Major Rivers and his horse Aquifer through the Major Rivers educational program. The Brazos River Authority offers free packages to schools located in the Brazos River basin.

If you are part of a group that has questions about water-related issues, whether past present or future, the Brazos River Authority Speakers Bureau can help provide answers and information.

Fall is a great time of year for family and friends to gather for cookouts and tailgate parties. But before you fire up that grill for your next big social event, be aware of grilling safety that will keep everyone safe and prevent the possibility of spreading wildfires.

Thanks to a collaboration between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Brazos River Authority, fishing enthusiasts will have enhanced fishing opportunities while fish in three basin reservoir locations will enjoy a better environment.

Did you know that the Salt Fork of the Brazos River acquired its name because it flows across salt deposits from an ancient salt sea? Or, that a 50-year flood is one that has a two percent chance of occurring in any given year? If you’re interested in water related information, click the photo.

Being ready for potential trouble can help you survive and withstand those times when disaster strikes.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has approved a water right permit that will make additional water supply available for use in the Brazos River basin. For more, click the photo.

Hot and dry weather has created prime conditions for a rare but deadly disease that occurs in some cases where surface water is forced into the nasal passages. There are things you can do to help keep yourself and those you care about safe while still enjoying the water.

Getting enough water to drink can mean the difference between being healthy or not, and staying hydrated plays a crucial role in many areas of our lives. For more, click the photo.

Before you head out to the lake or river for a cool dip in the water, keep a few tips in mind that will increase your enjoyment and help keep you and those you care about safe. For more, click the photo.

Questions abound when flooding occurs in the Brazos basin. Water levels can be monitored via USGS Gaging Stations while projected flooding and crests can be viewed via the NOAA Hydrologic Prediction Service. To learn more about these tools and release protocol, click the picture.

It’s the question most posed to the Brazos River Authority during periods of drought. With most reservoirs full, now is a good time to take a closer look at just what happened during the drought and at how reservoirs are designed to work.

The best time to think about how to deal with disasters such as wildfires and floods is well before they occur. September is National Emergency Preparedness Month: an opportunity to anticipate ways we can help make the best of the worst situations.

You probably wouldn’t pick up a hitchhiker and bring them home to your neighborhood. Would you consider picking up hitchhikers at the lake that could create havoc on your drinking water and cost you a great deal of money? Probably not; but, most people don’t know they could be doing just that. You can help stop the spread of these invasive mollusks simply by cleaning your boat before venturing into a new area.