AUSTIN, Texas – As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the Highland Lakes will be available for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2024.Involves any dredging or fill that will: Remove 500 or more cubic yards of material, occur over more than 3 surface acres, or occur along more than 1,500 feet of linear shoreline, and. Will occur more than 30 days per year or over the course of several years. Dredge and fill activities are subject to scheduled and unscheduled inspections by LCRA.The water safety act includes statewide rules regarding boater education, life jackets and boat operation. The LCRA regulations include limits on boat speed and noise levels on the Highland Lakes. Check the status of your favorite boat ramps on the Highland Lakes and lakes Bastrop and Fayette. If you are using an unfamiliar ramp, watch for ...Joseph M. "Joe" Crane is a managing general partner of BU Growers, Ltd. and Lester Winfree Rice & Cattle, LLC in Bay City, Texas. He currently serves on the Matagorda County Drainage District and as a member of the Wharton County Fair Association. Crane received a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business ...Come experience the beauty of Matagorda Bay Nature Park in our modern beach bungalows overlooking the Colorado River on the Texas Coast. The stylish vacation rentals feature amenities throughout, including fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, beautifully crafted coastal furniture, gas grills and more.The Lost Pines Forest was aptly named due to the curious separation of these pines from their East Texas counterparts. The region is home to 6,000 acres of loblolly pine trees that are a close genetic match to those growing 100 miles east in the Piney Woods region. Just 13 miles from Austin, McKinney Roughs Nature Park's scenic terrain and ...Reservoir levels current as of midnight on date indicated. Click on gaging stations (red dots) for streamflow hydrographs. Key to Station Codes. Owyhee Project Information. Vale Project Information. Burnt River Project Information. Baker Project Information. Hydromet, Pacific Northwest Region, Bureau of Reclamation - Managing water and power in ...Maps of LCRA services areas, parks and facilities. LCRA Interactive Map. View locations of LCRA's electric customers and water services areas; lakes, streams and dams; water quality monitoring; and parks, preserves and nature centers; the original statutory district where LCRA has specific regulatory powers; locations of LCRA's three ...Responsibly fulfilling our mission. As a steward of the lower Colorado River, LCRA protects the water and lands of the lower Colorado River basin and educates our customers about water and energy conservation. Water protection. Protecting water quality in the Highland Lakes and river is a vital part of our mission. We manage a number of.More park info: 512-473-3366. Pre-approved activities may take place outside of standard park hours.June 29, 2023. AUSTIN, Texas - Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful about using water wisely. "Conserving water is a necessity in a semi-arid region like Central Texas," said John Hofmann, LCRA executive ...Freezing temperatures were reported across much of the region early Friday. Lows Friday morning included the mid and upper 20s across the Hill Country, the upper 20s to low 30s across Central Texas, and mid to upper 30s across the coastal plains. According to LCRA's Hydromet, the lowest gauged temperature…March 17, 2023. CALDWELL COUNTY, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority announced Friday its new peaker power plant will be built in Caldwell County. The new plant, which will provide about 190 megawatts of dispatchable power to the Texas power grid, will be built on a 51-acre-site in the Maxwell area.Please call the LCRA Service Desk at 512-578-3300, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have other questions about your profile, please email [email protected] Fayette at Fayette Power Plant. 5/25/24 2:10 AM. 390.60. LCRA’s Hydromet is a system of more than 275 automated river and weather gauges throughout the lower Colorado River basin in Texas. The Hydromet provides near-real-time data* on streamflow, river stage, rainfall totals, temperature and humidity.LCRA TSC plans to invest about $3 billion over the next five years to build new transmission facilities and improve existing ones to support growth and increase the reliability of power infrastructure in our state. Find out more about several major LCRA TSC projects that will help support the reliability of the Texas power grid. Hays Energy to ...Our summer of extreme heat and little to no rain continues. The temperature so far this month has been averaging between 3 and 5 degrees above normal. Rainfall has been well below normal, with the majority of Central Texas receiving less than a tenth of an inch. Texas summers can…Information concerning the accuracy and appropriate uses of these data and information may be obtained by contacting the office shown below: Ephrata Field Office. 32 C Street NW. Ephrata, WA 98823. Phone: (509)754-0260. Hydromet, Pacific Northwest Region, Bureau of Reclamation - Managing water and power in the West.Clara Tuma, Public Information Officer. 512-578-3292. 512-944-6719 (nights and weekends) [email protected] mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation; tremors, fast or irregular heart rate; or. feeling anxious, restless, nervous, or irritable. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Hydromet side effects (more detail)Powering Texas. LCRA sells wholesale electricity through long-term contracts to cities and electric cooperatives, helping fuel one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. We maintain a diverse generation portfolio from coal, natural gas, water and purchased power to provide our wholesale electric customers with reliable, cost-effective ...Incorporate water-efficient landscaping and drought-tolerant plants. Add mulch to landscape beds and compost to turf areas to increase organic matter, keep plants healthy and prevent water loss through evaporation. Cover swimming pools to reduce evaporation. Install water-efficient faucets, toilets and shower heads. Keep an eye on your water bill.Water Quality Models. To help manage the lower Colorado River watershed more effectively, LCRA has developed water quality computer models for the Highland Lakes. The Colorado River Environmental Models help evaluate water quality problems and issues, discern trends and predict the impacts of various decisions and actions on the Highland Lakes.Reservoir levels current as of midnight on date indicated. Click on gaging stations (red dots) for streamflow hydrographs. Crescent Lake Dam Project Information. Deschutes Project Information. Crooked River Project Information. Hydromet, Pacific Northwest Region, Bureau of Reclamation - Managing water and power in the West.Our college scholarship program serves high school seniors in the Central Texas area who are pursuing higher-level education in a variety of craft and technical fields. The full-ride scholarships are generously structured to cover tuition, books, tools and housing costs. Scholars receive $10,000 per semester and are assured employment with LCRA ...08171300. Blanco Rv nr Kyle, TX. 5/25/24 6:30 AM. 0.00. 0.00. 0.00. LCRA's Hydromet is a system of more than 275 automated river and weather gauges throughout the lower Colorado River basin in Texas. The Hydromet provides near-real-time data* on streamflow, river stage, rainfall totals, temperature and humidity.Because of the limitations of radar/rainfall estimates and the short travel times between the tributaries and the Highland Lakes, LCRA made.LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations. For more information, visit lcra.org. Media Contact Clara Tuma 512-578-3292Jan 24, 2023 · Timmerman Power Plant. The new Timmerman Power Plant will include two natural gas-fueled peaker units able to ramp up and shut down in minutes. Combined, the units can provide about 380 megawatts to the Texas power grid when dispatchable power is needed. Each unit will be powered by 10 Wartsila reciprocating internal combustion engines.In 2020, the LCRA Board authorized a project to automate 46 main canal gate structures in the Garwood Agricultural Division over three years. This $950,000 project was partially funded by a grant from the Texas Water Development Board for more than $200,000. LCRA completed the project in 2023, fully automating all 46 structures.An example of an automated hydrologic and meteorologic monitoring (Hydromet) station that are located throughout the Missouri Basin Region. Last Updated: 8/5/20 More Information about the U.S. Bureau of ReclamationLCRA employees paint football goal posts at Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs during LCRA's Steps Forward Day on April 14. During the annual day of service, employees worked on more than 30 community projects throughout the LCRA service territory.Residential Rebate Application. LCRA – Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Application. Firm Water Programs. Tips, Tools & Resources. Agricultural Water Conservation. SoilSmart. Water supply operations and planning. Projects for New Water Supply. Water Management Plan.Nov 6, 2018 · The Africa Hydromet Program is a partnership of development organizations working to improve weather, water, and climate services throughout Africa. Investing in people and local economies through the modernization of these services—also known as hydromet services—is crucial to ensuring that countries, communities, and regions build climate ...Dec. 15, 2022. LCRA representatives present a $25,000 grant to the City of Smithville for new signs at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park. The grant is part of LCRA's Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jack Page, Smithville director of public works and utilities; Robert Tamble, city manager; Brenda ...About. Grelle Recreation Area wraps around an isolated cove on the southern shore of Lake Travis in Burnet County. Burnet County touches five of the Highland Lakes, making the area well-known for water recreation. Historically, this property has been popular for primitive camping, hiking and mountain biking, with seven miles of wooded trails.LCRA does not plan to lower any of the pass-through lakes in the Highland Lakes in early 2024. This includes lakes Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls and Austin. The next opportunity for a routine lake lowering will be in late 2024. In early October 2022, LCRA plans to temporarily lower Lake Marble Falls for about three months. The drawdown will help ...Upload to the online grant portal. Email to [email protected]. Mail to: Lower Colorado River Authority. CDPP Grants Department. P.O. Box 220. Austin, TX 78767-0220. If submitting a final completion report through the portal or by email, please also mail the original notarized copy to LCRA. LCRA will notify you when the report has been approved ...LCRA Retirement Benefits Board of Trustees. Jim Travis, Chairman, LCRA Chief Financial Officer Steve Kellicker, Vice Chairman, LCRA Executive Vice President of Enterprise Resources David J. Smith, Secretary, LCRA Treasurer Michael L. "Mike" Allen, LCRA Board of Directors Stephen F. Cooper, LCRA Board of DirectorsEmissions testing for all vehicles in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties became a mandatory part of safety inspections on Sept. 1, 2005. LCRA’s Fleet Services is equipped to help. Fleet Services. One-stop, turnkey maintenance for your fleet at the only complete hydraulics and repair shop in Central Texas. From custom hoses to complete ...Installation Services for LCRA LTE/5G Telecommunications Equipment: Summary: The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is soliciting proposals from qualified, eligible Suppliers to provide installation services for LCRA LTE/5G telecommunications equipment. Update Notice: Addendum No. 01 - Proposal Deadline and Milestone Schedule UpdatesOur college scholarship program serves high school seniors in the Central Texas area who are pursuing higher-level education in a variety of craft and technical fields. The full-ride scholarships are generously structured to cover tuition, books, tools and housing costs. Scholars receive $10,000 per semester and are assured employment with LCRA ...Hydromet Map: View real-time information concerning Stream Flow, Current Lake Levels, recent rainfall amounts, and Current Temperatures throughout the Lower Colorado River Basin. LCRA Interactive Map: LCRA's Interactive Map tool. Shows the location of LCRA's Electric Service Area, Water Service Area, Parks and more.Daily high temperatures are predicted to be in the mid-90s, with lows in the mid-70s. Some upper 90s will be possible on Sunday and Monday. Higher relative humidity levels are predicted over the weekend and into early next week. The more humid air will combine with the hot temperatures to produce heat index values in the range of 105 to 110 ...The Bureau of Reclamation operates a network of automated hydrologic and meteorologic monitoring stations located throughout the Pacific Northwest. This network and its associated communications and computer systems are collectively called the Hydromet System. Remote data collection platforms transmit water and environmental data via point-to ...About LCRA The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast.Jan 24, 2023 · About LCRA The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast.LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations. For more information, visit lcra.org. Media Contact Clara Tuma …About Us. LCRA Environmental Laboratory Services (ELS) offers high-quality, reliable and affordable environmental analytical services to customers across the United States. Additionally, ELS offers field and courier services within the state of Texas.LCRA does not manage Eurasian watermilfoil and other vegetation that does not pose a threat to LCRA infrastructure operations. New treatment zones The new treatment schedule divides property along Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls into zones, with each zone having three designated periods when herbicide treatments may be applied to ...HYDROMET. Selected data collection platform station identifier (CBTT) codes for Reclamation Hydromet stations located in the Pacific Northwest, as of December 13, 1999. Not all stations are automated. AGA == AGATE DAM AND RESERVOIR NR. MEDFORD, OR. AHNW == AHTANUM CR.The trough of low pressure responsible for rounds of rain earlier this week finally exited our region Thursday, ending the threat for additional heavy rain. However, a separate low pressure trough dipping south from the southern Rockies looks to move just close enough to bring our region one more chance…