august 2005
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Eleventh Annual Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup

Sunday, Sept. 18
Details: See story for link to flier.

Boating safety classes:

  • Aug. 23, 25: LCRA headquarters in Austin
  • Oct. 11, 13: LCRA headquarters in Austin

Details and to register: Sign up page.

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scuba travis
Photo courtesy of Cat Nickell   

Water utilities
Managing a water utility business
LCRA's Board of Directors, after hearing a staff analysis of LCRA's 39 water and wastewater utility facilities, affirmed a vision to build a utility system that serves the growing population of Central Texas.

Water quality
FinleyQ&A with LCRA's spokesfish
Finley answers eight questions about "Clean Water ... It Starts with You." Never heard a fish talk before? Listen to the audio.

Hydroelectricity
Lake Marble Falls to be lowered one foot temporarily
The lowering of Lake Marble Falls starting Sept. 6 will protect workers refurbishing the hydroelectric generators inside of Starcke Dam.

Water safety
It's a buoy!
Lake Watch You know you can adopt a child, a pet and a stretch of highway. How about adopting a buoy?

Recreation
Free LCRA parks guide
LCRA has recently updated its colorful, 26-page guide to its parks and recreation areas. We will be happy to mail you a free copy.

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