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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.