Brazos River Authority implements Stage 1 Drought Status at 11 lakes

The Brazos River Authority has announced that a Stage 1 Drought Watch has been implemented for nine of the 11 reservoirs within the BRA water supply system, including lakes Aquilla and Whitney. Other reservoirs affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch are lakes Possum Kingdom, Proctor, Belton, Limestone, Somerville, Stillhouse Hollow and Georgetown. The current … Continue reading Brazos River Authority implements Stage 1 Drought Status at 11 lakes

USACE, Brazos River Authority present lake reallocation plan

This illustration from the plan shows the storage allocation in Lake Whitney under the proposal. The top of the conservation pool stays the same at 533 feet, but 8 additional feet is allocated from the inactive pool as water supply storage for Brazos River Authority. The current average lake level is 532.2 feet, and under … Continue reading USACE, Brazos River Authority present lake reallocation plan

Aquilla VFD teaches kids about water safety

With the summer recreation season in full swing, Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department held an outreach program to educate children about water safety Saturday, June 22.Children enjoyed hot dogs, popsicles, a firefighter dunking booth and had the opportunity to view fire trucks while learning summer safety tips. In addition to stressing the importance of having an … Continue reading Aquilla VFD teaches kids about water safety