Happy 52nd Birthday to Lake Conroe!
This month we celebrate Lake Conroe! October marks the month that a very wet forecast filled the lake—in less than nine months—back in 1973. The primary focus of Lake Conroe has always been and will continue [...]
SJRA Partners with County Commissioners on Weather Awareness
This time of year means storm season for southeast Texas, and the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is working to help keep our community informed and prepared. This summer, SJRA gave presentations at Montgomery County Commissioner [...]
Water Conservation and Native Planting
Water conservation is crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our water resources. In the Houston area, where population growth and climate variability put increasing pressure on water supplies, using native plants can play a significant [...]
The Best Water in Texas
Have you ever wondered where the best water in Texas is located? We may be biased, but we would have to say Lake Conroe is the best water in Texas! Beyond its beauty, Lake Conroe supplies [...]
2025 Annual SJRA Christmas Tree Drive
It’s that time of year! The San Jacinto River Authority is preparing for its Annual Christmas Tree Drive. During January, SJRA collects live Christmas trees at various locations in a partnership between SJRA and Texas Parks [...]
Watershed Protection Program
Written by: Jack Newton Lake Conroe was constructed as part of a state-wide initiative to increase Texas’s water storages after recording breaking droughts in the 1950’s. Since its completion in 1973, the lake has maintained pristine [...]
Water Chemistry on Lake Conroe
The aquatic chemistry of lakes fluctuates throughout the year, much like nature’s vibrant seasonal shifts. As leaves grow, thrive, wilt, and fall like clockwork with the seasons, Lake Conroe undergoes its own cyclical changes. The ebb [...]
SJRA 2023 Year in Review
Happy 2024 from SJRA! The employees of SJRA worked around-the-clock in 2023 to help serve the community with essential water services. They improved fish habitat in Lake Conroe, quickly addressed line repairs, provided water during Houston’s [...]
Annual Christmas Tree Drive 2024
It’s that time of year! The San Jacinto River Authority is preparing for its Annual Christmas Tree Drive. During January, SJRA collects live Christmas trees at a drop-off location located at the west side of the [...]
Water Quality on Lake Conroe
Since the completion and filling of the Lake Conroe Dam and Water Supply Reservoir in 1973, water quality data has been collected routinely by both the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) and the United States Geological [...]
