Christmas Tree Drive 2022
After the holidays, the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) collected live Christmas trees from those in our area all through the month of January. In the next month or so, SJRA’s Lake Conroe Division and Texas [...]
SJRA Zebra Mussel Inspection Program
Zebra mussels are freshwater mollusks native to Eastern Europe that were first introduced into the U.S. in the 1980’s through the Great Lakes system. It is widely accepted that large ships from Europe physically transported these [...]
SJRA Water Quality Testing
Have you ever wondered about the quality of water on Lake Conroe or Lake Woodlands? Thankfully, SJRA’s Lake Conroe Division works hard to find that out. The Lake Conroe Division takes samples from Lake Conroe every [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Top 20 Social Media Posts of 2020
2020 has been the year of social media! With more people working remotely and just about everything becoming virtual during this time, our social media reached more people than ever before. SJRA loved having the opportunity [...]
Happy Birthday, Lake Conroe!
This month we celebrate the lake! October marks the month that a very wet forecast filled Lake Conroe—in less than nine months—back in 1973. Lake Conroe was constructed by the San Jacinto River Authority through a [...]
