TPWD plans public meeting for July flood impact on fisheries
A map of the massive Colorado River basin. Siglo Group image
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries Division and the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation will host a public meeting Nov. 17 to discuss the effects of July’s flooding on the Highland Lakes area fisheries.
The meeting will be held 5:30-7 p.m. at Hill Country Hall, 15675 Texas 29 in Buchanan Dam.
Officials will outline how the floods affected fisheries resources in the Colorado River basin and share management plans to support recovery efforts. The meeting will also include opportunities for public input.
Topics will include an overview of Highland Lakes and Colorado River watershed fisheries, the status of the Guadalupe bass, riverine community recovery and research updates, and invasive species management.
Residents unable to attend may submit comments to Patrick Ireland, Inland Fisheries Division Austin/San Marcos District supervisor, by phone at 512-353-0072 or by email at patrick.ireland@tpwd.texas.gov.