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FEBRUARY 2006
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OTHER WATER NEWS
TEXAS


ROCKPORT — Our bays are getting warmer, which is a chilling thought to many who make their living along the Texas coast

LAKE LAVON — 'Barely enough water': Officials fear decline in wildlife habitats, populations


AUSTIN — Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District starts mandatory conservation

ELSEWHERE
ULYSSES, KAN. — Anxiety levels rise as aquifer levels fall

LCRA doesn't necessarily endorse the articles and reports linked above. We offer them because they may interest people concerned about water. Some sites may require registration.
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LAKE TRAVIS BASS
FISHING TOURNAMENT

March 18, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Colorado River Foundation presents a fishing competition to benefit the Colorado River Angler Youth Fishing Program. Up to $7,000 payout for top team. Download flier for details, entry form and rules.

 

SITE TO SEE

LCRA'S HYDROMET

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Did you know that real-time weather and water information is just a click away? LCRA's Hydromet system allows you to point to a location on a map of the lower Colorado River basin and instantly retrieve the latest information for lake levels, streamflows, temperatures and more. Go to
http://hydromet.lcra.org/.

 

 

 

 

Drought management
A dry run
By the end of summer, the Highland Lakes are projected to drop to their lowest levels in five years. Although no one predicts a shortage of water for most users, the drought will affect many.

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Now you can monitor critical lake volume in almost real-time
drought graphic


Click the graphic at left for a snapshot of the volume in lakes Buchanan and Travis — the Highland Lakes' only water supply reservoirs.

When the water drops below specific “trigger points,” some users may receive less water.



arrow Sidebar: LCRA plan balances water demands to ensure enough water during droughts.
arrowGraphic: Jump to water watch graphic. (Opens in new window.)

video iconVIDEO: The Highland Lakes During Droughts — Will History Repeat Itself? Learn why a severe drought like the one in the 1950s would be worse today.

Lake elevations
Drought is part of the history of the Highland Lakes
Diving board at Lake Buchanan '84It doesn't rival the record droughts of the 1950s. But that doesn't mean the current drought won't shock area newcomers if it continues. They may be surprised by oddities — such as diving boards over cracked earth, islands appearing in the middle of lakes and boat docks high and dry. With photo slideshow.

Weather outlook
La Niña expected to continue drought
through first half 2006

Drought conditions are likely to persist and possibly grow worse through the first half of 2006, according to LCRA meteorologist Bob Rose.

Gardening
Caring for your garden in winter and in a drought
Read how much to water, when to mulch and whether it's a good idea to plant during these dry conditions.

Landscapes
Pretty pictures
Llano River thumbnail
Check our photo gallery for a larger image of this and other places in the Texas Colorado River basin. You can enlarge the photos or save them as computer wallpaper.

LCRA in the community
Revamped Buchanan Dam museum highlights area history
Come to the dam near Burnet to see colorful new exhibits describing the history of the area from prehistoric times to the present.
Education and recreation
New! Spring and summer day camps
camp flierLCRA is offering spring and summer day camps at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Kids can enjoy rafting, hiking, nature study and other fun activities. Spaces fill up fast! Find out how to register.
Quick links
arrow LCRA-SAWS Water Project: see new video, sign up for e-alerts
arrow Are you an LCRA retail water or wastewater customer? See new home page with quick links to consumer information
arrow New Highland Lakes Watershed Management Ordinance in effect Feb. 1
arrow LCRA.org/parks

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