"This drought is serious, and we need to be thoughtful about how we use water," Hofmann added. "Every bit of water we save helps preserve our water supply in lakes Buchanan and Travis." Editor's ...

A system of dams and reservoirs was designed to hold in floodwaters. Crews monitor the water coming into the system and figure out when to store or release it downstream to decrease flood risk.

A coalition of environmental organizations last week submitted a plan for managing the Colorado River with the environment at the center. But water managers question if their ideas are realistic.

Under the Lower Basin states’ (California, Arizona and Nevada) proposal, Colorado and other Upper Basin states (Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico) would reduce their Colorado River use by up to ...

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert ...

The Lower Colorado River Authorityopened two floodgates at Buchanan Dam Monday afternoon to release storm runoff as the Highland Lakes system manages flooding ...

Fitch Ratings downgrades the following ratings on Lower Colorado River Authority, TX's (LCRA) outstanding obligations: --$1.6 billion revenue bonds to 'A' from 'A+'; --$175 million in authorized ...

Public finance Texas power grid weighs on Lower Colorado River Authority bonds By Richard Williamson September 27, 2021, 1:33 p.m. EDT 6 Min Read ...

In its trip, the Colorado River water, mainly provided by snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains, travels through the upper basin states comprising Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.

The Lower Colorado River Authority, which manages the river from just above Austin to the bay, will decide March 1 whether to withhold water from one of the most fertile granaries in the nation.

The Lower Colorado River Authority is searching for a new leader — and whoever gets the job will be taking the reins at one of the most tumultuous times in agency's history.