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
A public meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 14, to present the draft of the Whitney Lake Reallocation Study to the public. Comments on the proposal will be accepted through Wednesday, August 20. The meeting will be held at the Hill County Exhibits Building, located at 205 Stadium Drive in … Continue reading Lake Whitney reallocation meeting Thursday
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials announced recently that the Whitney and Aquilla Lakes Project will be changing the administration procedures of the project’s public hunting program. The legacy website that has been used to manage the public hunting program at the Whitney and Aquilla Lakes Project for more than 20 years is being … Continue reading Corps plans changes to hunting program
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting the third annual Lake Whitney Christmas Bird Count from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 4. All are invited to participate in what will be part of the 125th National Christmas Bird Count, the world's oldest citizen science program. Participants will learn about the birds … Continue reading Third annual bird count set for Jan. 4
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that it is planning road repairs on the Whitney Dam bridge from April 17 through May 18. The bridge on State Highway 22 over the dam will be limited to a single lane between Soldiers Bluff Park and Riverside Park between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven … Continue reading Expect single-lane traffic on Whitney Dam
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 14, 2022 Beginners and experienced birders alike are invited to join in the first annual Whitney Lake Christmas Bird Count Sunday, December 18, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes all to join in the exploration of the lake area while participating in the world’s … Continue reading First annual ‘Christmas Bird Count’ planned at Lake Whitney Sunday
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 13, 2022 Although summer rain has helped mitigate extreme drought conditions in the county, all of Hill County is in a moderate drought, and more than half of the county is in a severe drought, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. The dry conditions have caused Lake Whitney’s water … Continue reading Drought impacting lake levels, agriculture
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 22, 2022 Lake Whitney State Park hosted summer fun and learning opportunities for children during this year's Wild Wonders Summer Camp. Youngsters entering pre-kindergarten through second grade started things off June 6-8 with a peewee camp, and third through sixth graders attended June 13-16. Along with plenty of fun and games, … Continue reading Campers enjoy ‘Wild Wonders’ at state park
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