Lake Buchanan sees major rain gains
As of Tuesday, May 14, Lake Buchanan has risen over 8 feet since April 30,…
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LCRA breaks ground on 2nd energy peaker unit
The Lower Colorado River Authority recently broke ground on a second peaker unit in Caldwell…
LCRA proposes stiff fines for drought plan violators
Lower Colorado River Authority firm water customers that do not comply with drought restrictions could…
LCRA to help with aquatic nuisance treatment in Highland Lakes
Lakeside property owners struggling to manage nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, and…
Third LCRA reservoir to lessen agriculture demand on Highland Lakes
Testing is expected to begin by August on a third reservoir on the Highland Lakes…
LCRA replaces first of 10 floodgates on Wirtz Dam
The Lower Colorado River Authority recently replaced the first of 10 floodgates on Wirtz Dam….
Granite Shoals locks in new LCRA once-a-week watering restrictions
Granite Shoals has fallen in line with mandatory landscape watering restrictions imposed by the Lower…
Public comments on LCRA drought and water plans due in March
Public comments for two major Lower Colorado River Authority plans — one for drought and…
No Highland Lakes water to coastal farmers for second straight year
The Lower Colorado River Authority will not sell Highland Lakes water to most of its…
PEC transmission center goes live March 1; general counsel resigns
Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s new transmission control center in Leander will go online on March 1,…
LCRA limits outdoor watering to once a week due to drought
Municipalities that buy water from the Lower Colorado River Authority must now limit outdoor watering…
LCRA OKs more water for Marble Falls
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday, Jan. 24, approved a city…
Once-a-week watering restrictions likely, LCRA warns
Most Highland Lakes residents will be restricted to watering lawns once a week if the…
Public comment open for Marble Falls firm water contract with LCRA
Public comments on the sale of additional water to the city of Marble Falls and…
Collier withdraws Lake LBJ dredging applications with plans to resubmit
Collier Materials withdrew all four of its applications to establish two sand and gravel dredging…
LCRA can do more to save water, says coalition
Another media release about the need for water conservation from the Lower Colorado River Authority…
LCRA seeks new water supplies through 2080
The Lower Colorado River Authority is evaluating a number of options to increase the amount…
Burnet County official asks LCRA for emergency order to stop water releases
Burnet County Commissioner Joe Don Dockery asked the Lower Colorado River Authority for an emergency…
Collier Materials given more time to clarify Lake LBJ plant questions
Collier Materials has until Oct. 20 to complete its response to technical review comments from…
‘We’re in trouble’: Water coalition calls for crowd at LCRA meeting
The Central Texas Water Coalition wants to fill the board room when the Lower Colorado…
LCRA finds toxic algae in LBJ, Inks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is urging people and pets to avoid algae in Inks…
Falling lake levels trigger harsher LCRA water restrictions
The Lower Colorado River Authority implemented Stage 2 drought restrictions on Saturday, Aug. 12, the…
Growing Marble Falls may ask LCRA for more water to store for future
Marble Falls officials said the city needs more water from the Lower Colorado River Authority…
LCRA urges water conservation as lake levels drop, Stage 2 nears
By mid-August, lakes Travis and Buchanan are expected to drop below 45 percent capacity, triggering…