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 [...]
Aquatic Plant Management on Lake Conroe
For more than 40 years, aquatic vegetation has been a matter of concern on Lake Conroe. The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) and Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) are close and collaborative partners in the on-going [...]
Water Quality
In May 2015, the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) completed a comprehensive Watershed Protection Plan (WPP) for the Lake Conroe watershed. The WPP focuses on monitoring the water quality in Lake Conroe, reducing issues that could [...]
Boating Safety Meeting
Earlier this month, the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) and Montgomery County Constable Precinct 1 sponsored an event in conjunction with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to discuss Chapter 31 of the TPWD Code [...]
Lake Conroe and Lake Houston: a Comparison
Lake Conroe After the record-breaking seven-year drought in the 1950s, a plan was made to construct Lake Conroe as part of a reservoir-building boom. After the drought, the state decided to build several reservoirs to prevent [...]
