E-mail newsletter from LCRA about water issues in the Texas Hill Country and the Highland Lakes region
june 2005
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to the redesigned Water Forum, LCRA's bimonthly e-mail newsletter about issues of particular interest to the Highland Lakes and the Hill Country region. In this issue, you'll read about water utilities, water quality, boating and flood safety. Do you have a comment or a story idea? Contact web.editor@lcra.org. And, don't forget you can forward this issue to a friend!
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Boating safety classes:

  • July 9: LCRA Western District Office, Buchanan Dam
  • July 12, 14: LCRA headquarters in Austin
    Register:

Lake Cleanup

  • July 16: Lake Travis Parks Cleanup Volunteers needed for 20th annual event. Receive T-shirt, lunch and chance to win door prizes.

Details and register: keepaustinbeautiful.org.
Mom and pop utilities tie into regional system to solve difficult environmental issues -- including tainted water.
Photo courtesy of Dave Wicks   

Dropping anchor for safety
By familiarizing guests with your boat, safety equipment and boating laws, boaters can greatly reduce chances of an accident.

Summer gardening in the Hill Country
Dog days are good time to plan and prepare for successful fall planting.

Water line update
LCRA staff is completing engineering and design studies for the water pipeline that will serve new and existing communities along Hamilton Pool Road in far western Travis County.

Algae everywhere
A combination of factors are helping algae thrive in nearly every creek in Texas this season.

QUICK LINKS:
Read the latest on LCRA's long-range water supply agreement with the San Antonio Water System.

Get the facts on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's remapping of floodplains.

Ever wondered how LCRA's system of dams work?

Do you have a water quality concern or complaint? Fill out this form.

Lake Watch
Residents are discovering the benefits of joining this LCRA-sponsored initiative to improve safety and quality of life in lakefront communities.

Turn around, don't drown!
The majority of drownings during flash floods in Texas could be avoided if drivers followed this simple advice.
Video: Campaign designed to raise awareness about danger of low-water crossings.
(The video requires Apple QuickTime to view. Download the free program.)

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