Press Releases - 1999

December 1999

• GBRA implements Y2K Plan

November 1999

• McQueeney lowering schedule adjusted for Wed Nov 10 - Other lake lowerings proceed as scheduled
• GBRA lake lowerings begin Thursday night

October 1999

• GBRA Board continues efforts to increase basin water supply
• GBRA Flood Response Program includes $400,000 recon study funded by Corps of Engineers
• Eight watershed studies slated for Texas
• GBRA alerts public to nuisance aquatic plant threat
• GBRA announces lake lowering schedule for homeowner shoreline repairs and cleanup
• GBRA begins replacement of second fabridam bag at Salt Water Barrier
• Lake McQueeney lowering begins Oct 10 for spillgate repairs

September 1999

• Lake Placid lowering and dam repairs to extend into December
• Fishing fun awaits children at Lake Wood Kidfish event

August 1999

• Lake Placid level adjusted six inches for Labor Day weekend; Lower through fall to complete dam repairs
• GBRA announces Coleto Creek Bowhunt Drawing
• GBRA Board endorses action
• GBRA puts participation in Hays County water project on hold
• TxDOT opens Lake Placid public boat ramp at IH-10 in Seguin
• Spillgate repair will lower Lake Placid 4-6 weeks

July 1999

• Lower Basin logjam cleanup orientation tour
• Area lake cleanups nearing completion

June 1999

• GBRA announces lake lowerings and openings for Dunlap, McQueeney, Placid and Nolte
• GBRA has three new directors appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate
• GBRA issues lake status report; Dunlap and Nolte will open Saturday

May 1999

• Public boat ramps closed at IH-35 New Braunfels and IH-10 Seguin
• GBRA issues update on lake status for Memorial Weekend
• Know Your Lake Campaign will begin when lakes open
• Lake Nolte lower for weekend inspection of debris removal
• Flood debris removal briefing and photo opportunity
• Kids' Fishing Tournament scheduled June 5 at Coleto Creek
• NRCS Flood Debris Removal Project "On Track"

April 1999

• GBRA reports on river logjam status and cleanup efforts
• GBRA dam spillgate work begins Thursday at H-4 Lake
• GBRA begins Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan at Coleto Creek on May 3
• Lake McQueeney lowering extended through April 27
• Lakes H-4 and H-5 lowered for GBRA dam spillgate work
• Coleto Creek Reservoir ready to implement 1999 Aquatic Plant Management Plan
• Lake McQueeney lowered for GBRA Dam cleanup and inspection; Dunlap returns to normal level
• Lake Dunlap lower for GBRA dam cleanup and inspection
• Flood Conference scheduled for April 30 at SWTSU
• GBRA provides update on NRCS Debris Removal Program

March 1999

• GBRA adopts Aquatic Vegetation Management Policy
• Magin, Arnst assume new responsibilities at GBRA
• Panda water supply agreement approved by GBRA Board
• Lakes H-4 and H-5 will open this weekend

February 1999

• GBRA Board discusses Hays County water project
• GBRA Board OK's process to develop flood cleanup programs
• GBRA helps sponsor irrigation seminar for Calhoun County
• GBRA announces plans for lake cleanup and summer reopening
• Flood reconnaissance scheduled for Lakes H-4 and H-5
• Lake Wood Recreation Area reopens for public use
• GBRA schedules public forum to present lake reconnaissance results

January 1999

• Kendall County commissioners have proposed a county-wide water district
• GBRA sets rice contract interest rate at 12 percent
• New drinking water supply moves closer to San Marcos
• GBRA to lower area lakes for flood 'reconnaissance'