Unpacking the Brazos River

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Ready to unpack the powerful stories of a Texas titan - the Brazos River? Listen as experts explain the Brazos River Basin's immense role in our daily lives. They'll cover everything from the river's fascinating history to all the work that goes into ensuring you have water when you turn on your faucet. Hear invaluable insights on topics like why lake levels change, the important projects safeguarding our water, the many species that call the Brazos home, and even some tips for enjoying the water from Brazos River Authority experts. This is your chance to understand the immense work that goes into developing, managing, and protecting the Brazos River Basin, which stretches from the Texas-New Mexico border to the Gulf. (The basin is the size of Tennessee, y’all, it’s big.) It’s a huge part of our state’s story and we can’t wait to share it with you.

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Plan on renting a jet ski this summer? Itching to take the boat out on the next pretty day? What if your next boat day was totally drama-free and actually pretty epic? Discover the best ramps, avoid rookie mistakes, and get the lowdown on making your next (or first!) visit to lakes Possum Kingdom, Granbury, or Limestone the ultimate boat day. A little planning means less stress and more Texas memories in the Brazos River Basin. Quick access to see: * Lake Granbury boat ramps: Lake Granbury Public Use Areas [https://brazos.org/about-us/reservoirs/lake-granbury/amenities/public-use-areas] * Lake Limestone boat ramps: Lake Limestone Public Use Areas [https://brazos.org/about-us/reservoirs/lake-limestone/amenities/public-use-areas] * Possum Kingdom Lake boat ramps: Possum Kingdom Public Use Areas [https://brazos.org/about-us/reservoirs/possum-kingdom-lake/amenities/public-use-areas] We mention a bunch of numbers on this episode, so here they are so you don’t miss them: * Lake Granbury Office: 817-573-3212 * Lake Limestone Office: 903-529-2141 * Possum Kingdom Lake Office: 940-779-2321 * Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Office: 940-659-2085 * Stephens County Sheriff’s Office: 254-559-2211 ▷ Check out BrazosBasinNOW.org [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brazosbasinnow.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CCharlie.Shugart%40brazos.org%7Ccfde67b129ae423c6dd208deb286a32e%7C1d162e7ed166431ab98df88aadc1368d%7C0%7C0%7C639144488527314119%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DMFTq22kAT6Em%2B9Hr3XAg7Qylk7TopLPZ6OMF8%2BXbho%3D&reserved=0] to view lake level statuses. ▷ If you’d like more details on Possum Kingdom Lake’s Hike & Bike Trails [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrazosriverauthority.transistor.fm%2Fs1%2F3&data=05%7C02%7CCharlie.Shugart%40brazos.org%7Ccfde67b129ae423c6dd208deb286a32e%7C1d162e7ed166431ab98df88aadc1368d%7C0%7C0%7C639144488527332719%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lUMI8tFG5cFmPbP7xXLn8FP9wmYk4nEiJ2GGSqU41%2FU%3D&reserved=0] listen to Episode 3. Unpacking the Brazos River is a podcast by the Brazos River Authority. Share your thoughts, questions, and ideas for podcast episodes you’d like to hear about at information@brazos.org. Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer. Guests: Diane Davis, Possum Kingdom Lakes reservoir programs coordinator, Carlos Sanchez, Lake Granbury lake ranger, and Wayne Goldwater, Lake Limestone lake ranger sergeant. Intro music: Clay Sellers, BRA lab analyst. About us: The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and was the first state agency in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin. Today, the BRA's staff of 284 develop and distribute water supplies, provide water and wastewater treatment, monitor water quality, and pursue water conservation through public education programs. Although the Brazos River Authority is an agency of the State of Texas, it does not levy or collect taxes. Except for occasional governmental grants to help pay the costs of specific projects, the BRA is entirely self-supporting. 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15 de may de 2026 - 42 min