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The Brazos River Authority Board of Directors approved the proposed FY 2022 budget and multi-year capital improvement plan and discussed water supplies needed to meet future demands in the Brazos River basin. Click the photo to learn more.

Situational awareness can go a long way to keeping everyone safe while enjoying a lake or the river. A recent nearly tragic incident on the reservoir serves as another reminder that a watercraft's wake can have dangerous impacts. Click the photo to learn more.

In Texas' summer heat, water levels can fluctuate even after large amounts of rain. While it may seem like water is disappearing into thin air, a factor of fluctuating lake levels is a part of the water cycle that can have a large impact on water usage. Click the photo for more.

The proposed FY2022 plan reflects new programs and projects, as well as refinements to previously adopted plans. The proposed FY2022 plan will be presented to the BRA Board for adoption in the July 26, 2021, Board meeting. Click the photo to learn more.

It may seem reasonable to increase a dam’s release rate before a predicted downpour of rain. However, there are reasons why the Brazos River Authority does not increase our reservoir’s release rates before a storm. Click the photo to learn why.