PK Lake shoreline cleanup slated for July 18
(Posted 7/10/2009 01:09 pm)
The Brazos River Authority (BRA) invites fans of Possum Kingdom Lake to help with its annual shoreline cleanup on Saturday, July 18.
The cleanup effort, scheduled from 9 a.m. to about noon, will begin at the public boat ramp on Farm-to-Market Road 2951 near Sam’s Place. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and volunteers will need to sign a waiver to participate. Those younger than 18 must have a parent present for waiver purposes.
The BRA will provide free hot dogs and drinks to volunteers. Helpers might want to bring gloves and sunscreen. Participants are welcome to bring their boats to help with the cleanup, but are not required. Those interested in lending a hand can call the BRA toll-free at (888) 922-6272 with questions.
Shorelines are still available for adoption by civic organizations. Groups interested in the Adopt-a-Shoreline project should contact Possum Kingdom Sgt. Robert Box at (940) 779-2321.
About the Brazos River Authority
The Brazos River Authority, with headquarters in Waco, is the oldest river authority in Texas. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1929, the Authority’s 42,000 square-mile territory includes all or part of 70 counties; extending from the Texas-New Mexico border west of Lubbock to the Gulf of Mexico near Freeport.
The Authority built, owns, and operates three reservoirs (Lakes Possum Kingdom, Granbury, and Limestone). In addition to these water supply reservoirs, the Authority contracts with the Corps of Engineers for the water supply storage space at eight federal multi-purpose flood control and water conservation reservoirs (Lakes Whitney, Belton, Proctor, Somerville, Stillhouse Hollow, Granger, Georgetown and Aquilla).
The Brazos River Authority owns and operates a regional wastewater system for the cities of Temple-Belton. The Authority also operates wastewater treatment plants for the cities of Georgetown, Dime Box, Clute-Richwood and Sugar Land. Through an alliance with the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Brazos River Authority operates wastewater treatment plants at Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System in Round Rock, the city of Hutto and the city of Liberty Hill.
The Authority owns and operates water treatment systems at Lake Granbury (which supplies potable water to wholesale customers in Hood and Johnson Counties), and the City of Taylor. The Authority also operates a potable water treatment plant for the City of Dime Box. A water treatment plant for the City of Leander is operated by the Brazos River Authority through an alliance with the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The Authority also engages in water quality monitoring activities throughout the Brazos River basin. As a member of the Texas Clean River Program, the Authority samples and tests water from 157 locations throughout the basin on either a monthly or quarterly basis.
(Posted 7/10/2009 01:09 pm)
The Brazos River Authority (BRA) invites fans of Possum Kingdom Lake to help with its annual shoreline cleanup on Saturday, July 18.
The cleanup effort, scheduled from 9 a.m. to about noon, will begin at the public boat ramp on Farm-to-Market Road 2951 near Sam’s Place. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and volunteers will need to sign a waiver to participate. Those younger than 18 must have a parent present for waiver purposes.
The BRA will provide free hot dogs and drinks to volunteers. Helpers might want to bring gloves and sunscreen. Participants are welcome to bring their boats to help with the cleanup, but are not required. Those interested in lending a hand can call the BRA toll-free at (888) 922-6272 with questions.
Shorelines are still available for adoption by civic organizations. Groups interested in the Adopt-a-Shoreline project should contact Possum Kingdom Sgt. Robert Box at (940) 779-2321.
About the Brazos River Authority
The Brazos River Authority, with headquarters in Waco, is the oldest river authority in Texas. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1929, the Authority’s 42,000 square-mile territory includes all or part of 70 counties; extending from the Texas-New Mexico border west of Lubbock to the Gulf of Mexico near Freeport.
The Authority built, owns, and operates three reservoirs (Lakes Possum Kingdom, Granbury, and Limestone). In addition to these water supply reservoirs, the Authority contracts with the Corps of Engineers for the water supply storage space at eight federal multi-purpose flood control and water conservation reservoirs (Lakes Whitney, Belton, Proctor, Somerville, Stillhouse Hollow, Granger, Georgetown and Aquilla).
The Brazos River Authority owns and operates a regional wastewater system for the cities of Temple-Belton. The Authority also operates wastewater treatment plants for the cities of Georgetown, Dime Box, Clute-Richwood and Sugar Land. Through an alliance with the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Brazos River Authority operates wastewater treatment plants at Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System in Round Rock, the city of Hutto and the city of Liberty Hill.
The Authority owns and operates water treatment systems at Lake Granbury (which supplies potable water to wholesale customers in Hood and Johnson Counties), and the City of Taylor. The Authority also operates a potable water treatment plant for the City of Dime Box. A water treatment plant for the City of Leander is operated by the Brazos River Authority through an alliance with the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The Authority also engages in water quality monitoring activities throughout the Brazos River basin. As a member of the Texas Clean River Program, the Authority samples and tests water from 157 locations throughout the basin on either a monthly or quarterly basis.
