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.

"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 ...

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

LCRA's Board of Directors Wednesday authorized General Manager Becky Motal to move forward on three projects aimed at helping the Lower Colorado River Authority increase the state's water supply.

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 ...

Staff and board members from the Glenwood Springs-based Colorado River Water Conservation District, along with other water managers from across western Colorado, this month visited the lower basin ...

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) — which generates hydroelectric power and supplies water from six lakes on the Colorado River in central Texas — established an enterprise data ...

One of Lower Colorado River Authority's stated missions is "water stewardship." Stewardship means wise, long-term, integrated management of both surface and groundwater resources.

AUSTIN -- On Wednesday, the Board of Directors for the Lower Colorado River Authority approved a $949 million business plan for the 2019 fiscal year, in addition to approving $368 million for ...