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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 Brazos River basin is a beautiful and unique place to call home even during the fall and winter months. To view the photos submitted by Brazos basin residents, click the picture.

The Brazos River basin has some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in Texas, even after the leaves have fallen. From snowfall in the upper basin, to the change of color in Central Texas, to waters rushing toward the Gulf Coast, there is beauty in the off season.The Brazos River Authority invites you to share your fall and winter photos that portray the beauty of your corner of Texas with the rest of the Brazos River basin. We’ll post your landscape photos, including your name and location, on the BRA website and Facebook pages along with our BRA photos. Photos may be emailed electronically to information@brazos.org. Please include your name and the location of your photo in the Brazos River basin

Planning is a must for any holiday meal. But if you are planning to deep fry your Thanksgiving turkey this year, there are a few extra details to consider before the guests arrive. Here’s how to avoid the potential for cooking fires and why you should properly dispose of used cooking oil.

Preparing your home for winter weather can save you from expensive and irritating repairs. A few basic precautions can help you protect your home (whether at the lake or far away) from the extreme temperatures of winter, helping to prevent damage and the need for costly repairs.

The Brazos River Authority congratulates the City of Sugar Land on completion of a reclaimed water treatment facility. The new facility is a conservation partnership effort between the City of Sugar Land and the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District 128 to help meet goals established for groundwater reduction requirements set by the Fort Bend Subsidence District.

Although winter is short in Texas, weather extremes can wreak havoc on your boat and dock. Taking precautions can prevent plenty of grief in the long run.

With the fall season comes not only cooler weather, but also those ever-present falling leaves. Rather than bagging them up, there are better ways of dealing with them that will conserve water and end up saving you money.

If you notice a peculiar odor on the lake this time of year, chances are it’s a process called turnover. Find out what causes it, what it means for the reservoirs and the fish population and what the prospects are for the near future.

A near decade-long program to replace non-encapsulated foam docks has improved water quality and improved fish and wildlife habitat at Possum Kingdom Lake.

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.

It may seem quick, easy and harmless to dump items such as grass clippings or leaves into the lake. But it’s not harmless and can cause a number of problems.

Seeing an unusual color in the waters of our rivers and lakes has been a recent cause of concern for many in the Brazos River basin. Discoloration of the water is caused by the suspension of particles, a process called turbidity. There can be many causes for turbidity in the Brazos basin.

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.

Being concerned about flooding might seem a little crazy after more than 4 years of drought conditions. But Texas weather has been known to change on Mother Nature’s whim and being prepared is never a poor idea. The U.S. Geological Survey has introduced an online tool that can provide updates on changes to streamflow by text or email for those who live near or just enjoy venturing out on Texas’ rivers and lakes. For more, click here.