Groundwater vs Surface Water
If you follow the SJRA and its activities, a couple words you may hear often are “groundwater” and “surface water,” and you might find yourself wondering, what is the difference? Both are H20, and both are [...]
SJRA Fighting Invasive Plants on Lake Conroe
Reservoir owners and operators in Southeast Texas are all familiar with the concept of non-native, or invasive, aquatic vegetation growing in their waters and the various management techniques available to help control their existence. Through close [...]
Boater Safety Refresher
As we approach the middle of summer, boaters are increasingly out and about on Lake Conroe. Some boaters are new to Lake Conroe, and some are well experience on the lake. Either way, it is always [...]
SJRA Weather Aware Resource Guide
It’s that time of year in Southeast Texas when temperatures close in on three digits, the humidity in the air feels thick, and it is time to get prepared for hurricane season. This is also the time [...]
SJRA in the Highlands
Located in east Harris County, the San Jacinto River Authority’s Highlands Division delivers raw (untreated) water from Lake Houston and the Trinity River through an extensive 27-mile system of canals and a 1,400-acre staging reservoir in [...]
SJRA: Using Mapping App Technology for Water Education
Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment Most people do not think about water on a daily basis--how the wastewater from their home makes its way to a treatment facility or how clean drinking water magically comes out [...]
FIF Grants
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently approved the award of more than $1.4 million in grant funding from the state’s Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) to the San Jacinto River Authority for four flood mitigation projects. [...]
SJRA Rates, Fees, and Budget Process
The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) was created in 1937 to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River Basin. Over time, SJRA has developed operating divisions to serve the needs of [...]
Bear Branch Rehab: Final Update
San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) has spent the last eleven months working on rehabilitating the Bear Branch gravity main in The Woodlands. The Bear Branch Gravity Main Renewal Project is part of SJRA’s 10-Year Project Plan [...]
SJRA and TPWD Christmas Tree Drive
Have you ever wondered what to do with your Christmas tree after December 25th? Instead of placing it out by the curb why not donate it to improve habitat in Lake Conroe? In past years, the [...]