From KXAN, April 29, 2009...
This season, the Vanishing Texas River Cruise has lived up to its name. Passengers have not seen the prime attractions because the water level on Lake Buchanan is so low.
The Lower Colorado River Authority said Lake Buchanan is down by 14 feet, while Lake Travis is down by 28. Each lake only received a half foot to a foot in rain runoff this week, barely enough to make a difference in either lake's lever.
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Showing posts with label Lake Travis. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Drought effects on Central Texas boating
From KXAN, January 9, 2009...
Central Texas drought continues. Local lakes are up to 14 feet below normal levels. The economy is struggling and people are cutting back on luxury items. A favorite warm weather activity, boating, is actually doing well.
Portions of Central Texas have seen only 25 to 50 percent of the normal amount of rain in 2008. According to the Lower Colorado River Authority , rain totals are running eight to 12 inches below normal. In the worst regions, rain totals are running between 12 and 20 inches below normal. As of Dec. 18, Lake Buchanan was about seven feet below the historic December average, while Lake Travis was about 13 feet below. Many boaters are not finding the lower lake levels a bother.
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Central Texas drought continues. Local lakes are up to 14 feet below normal levels. The economy is struggling and people are cutting back on luxury items. A favorite warm weather activity, boating, is actually doing well.
Portions of Central Texas have seen only 25 to 50 percent of the normal amount of rain in 2008. According to the Lower Colorado River Authority , rain totals are running eight to 12 inches below normal. In the worst regions, rain totals are running between 12 and 20 inches below normal. As of Dec. 18, Lake Buchanan was about seven feet below the historic December average, while Lake Travis was about 13 feet below. Many boaters are not finding the lower lake levels a bother.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Spill fuels water quality concerns
From Hill Country News, July 2, 2008...
It has been almost a month since a stolen boat sank at the VIP Marina, spilling fuel into Lake Travis - one of Central Texas' main sources of drinking water - but the implications are still fresh on the minds of those who must deal with similar incidents in the future.
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It has been almost a month since a stolen boat sank at the VIP Marina, spilling fuel into Lake Travis - one of Central Texas' main sources of drinking water - but the implications are still fresh on the minds of those who must deal with similar incidents in the future.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Spill fuels water quality concerns
From Hill Country News, June 21, 2008...
When a boat capsizes on Lake Travis - one of Central Texas' main sources of drinking water - it can impact more than just the people on board. On May 28, a stolen boat sank in front of the VIP Marina in Volente, leaking gasoline into the water for several hours before it could be removed.
Although Lake Travis is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority, Volente Mayor Jan Yenawine said LCRA officials told him they were not responsible for water quality, referring him instead to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). He said TCEQ representatives told him dealing with the gasoline leak was LCRA's responsibility.
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When a boat capsizes on Lake Travis - one of Central Texas' main sources of drinking water - it can impact more than just the people on board. On May 28, a stolen boat sank in front of the VIP Marina in Volente, leaking gasoline into the water for several hours before it could be removed.
Although Lake Travis is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority, Volente Mayor Jan Yenawine said LCRA officials told him they were not responsible for water quality, referring him instead to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). He said TCEQ representatives told him dealing with the gasoline leak was LCRA's responsibility.
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Village of Volente continues fight for pipeline alternative
From News 8 Austin, May 22, 2008...
The cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park and Leander plan to build a pipeline to pump water from Lake Travis to their cities, by way of the Village of Volente.
Attorney Jason Collins represents the residents who lived near the original site.
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The cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park and Leander plan to build a pipeline to pump water from Lake Travis to their cities, by way of the Village of Volente.
Attorney Jason Collins represents the residents who lived near the original site.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Survey: Lake Residents Concerned About Water Project
From statesman.com, May 8, 2008...
Last month, residents were asked to give their take on a water project that will eventually pump up to 105 million gallons of water a day from Lake Travis to Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock. The survey results are in, and the three cities heard the same thing they've been hearing for a year: Residents on the lake aren't happy with the $330 million project.
Of the 275 people who responded to the survey, the majority live along the lake. Respondents said their main concern was how the project would affect residents. They also listed construction and traffic volume as temporary concerns.
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Last month, residents were asked to give their take on a water project that will eventually pump up to 105 million gallons of water a day from Lake Travis to Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock. The survey results are in, and the three cities heard the same thing they've been hearing for a year: Residents on the lake aren't happy with the $330 million project.
Of the 275 people who responded to the survey, the majority live along the lake. Respondents said their main concern was how the project would affect residents. They also listed construction and traffic volume as temporary concerns.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Developer Plots Lake Travis Community With Equestrian Center, Marina
From the Austin Business Journal January 9, 2008...
A 300-acre tract on the southern shore of Lake Travis is being transformed into a luxury residential community called The Reserve at Lake Travis.
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A 300-acre tract on the southern shore of Lake Travis is being transformed into a luxury residential community called The Reserve at Lake Travis.
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