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Unpacking the Brazos River

Unpacking the Brazos River

著者： Brazos River Authority
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Ready to unpack the powerful stories of a Texas titan - the Brazos River? Listen as experts explain the Brazos River Basin's immense role in our daily lives. They'll cover everything from the river's fascinating history to all the work that goes into ensuring you have water when you turn on your faucet. Hear invaluable insights on topics like why lake levels change, the important projects safeguarding our water, the many species that call the Brazos home, and even some tips for enjoying the water from Brazos River Authority experts. This is your chance to understand the immense work that goes into developing, managing, and protecting the Brazos River Basin, which stretches from the Texas-New Mexico border to the Gulf. (The basin is the size of Tennessee, y’all, it’s big.) It’s a huge part of our state’s story and we can’t wait to share it with you.2025 Brazos River Authority 地球科学 科学
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  • The biggest water consumer in the Brazos River Basin might surprise you

    The biggest water consumer in the Brazos River Basin might surprise you
    2026/07/15
    Think you know who the biggest water guzzler is in your area? You might want to sit down for this one. Dive into the data on lakes Possum Kingdom, Granbury, Whitney, Georgetown, and the rest of the crew in the Brazos River Basin. We’ve also got a breakdown of how much water goes to everyday people just trying to hydrate, versus how much power plants use to keep your lights on, as well as what’s lost to evaporation. Mother Nature was no joke in 2025, so tune in to also hear the staggering amount of floodwater Lake Granbury was forced to unleash. We see you, rain 🌧️We’ve tracked the water in the BRA’s Water Supply System, and today we’re showing you what that looks like.Unpacking the Brazos River is a podcast by the Brazos River Authority. Share your thoughts, questions, and ideas for podcast episodes you’d like to hear about at information@brazos.org. To see the Customer Water Use and Reservoir Accounting Summary graphic mentioned in the episode, go here.If you’d like to learn more about how evaporation affects the water supply in the Brazos River Basin, check out this article on Brazos.org. Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer.Guests: Chris Higgins, BRA lead hydrologist, and Don Hood, BRA hydrologistIntro music: Clay Sellers, BRA lab analyst. About us: The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and was the first state agency in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin. Today, the BRA's staff of 284 develop and distribute water supplies, provide water and wastewater treatment, monitor water quality, and pursue water conservation through public education programs. Although the Brazos River Authority is an agency of the State of Texas, it does not levy or collect taxes. Except for occasional governmental grants to help pay the costs of specific projects, the BRA is entirely self-supporting. The BRA maintains and operates its reservoirs and treatment systems using revenues from the customers it serves. 📍Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.📨Sign up for our quarterly newsletter.
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  • Want to work for the BRA? Here’s what you need to know

    Want to work for the BRA? Here’s what you need to know
    2026/07/01
    Hydrologist, welder, engineer, plant operator, project manager – there’s a good chance there’s a wider range of positions than you might guess at the Brazos River Authority. And with offices as far North as Possum Kingdom Lake, and far south as Clute and Richwood, you might find something close to home, or better yet, some place you’d actually want to live. So, how do you come to work for the BRA? Tune in to find out. Some of these benefits might just be the exact sign you’ve been looking for to make your next move.Unpacking the Brazos River is a podcast by the Brazos River Authority. Share your thoughts, questions, and ideas for podcast episodes you’d like to hear about at information@brazos.org.→ Click here to sign up for job alerts.→ Click here to see all job openings.→ Click here if you’d like to read more about careers at the Brazos River Authority. Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer.Guests: Crystal Wilde, BRA chief human resources officer, Jennifer Kidd, BRA human resources generalist, and Chantell George, BRA human resources benefits administrator.Intro music: Clay Sellers, BRA lab analyst. About us: The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and was the first state agency in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin. Today, the BRA's staff of 284 develop and distribute water supplies, provide water and wastewater treatment, monitor water quality, and pursue water conservation through public education programs. Although the Brazos River Authority is an agency of the State of Texas, it does not levy or collect taxes. Except for occasional governmental grants to help pay the costs of specific projects, the BRA is entirely self-supporting. The BRA maintains and operates its reservoirs and treatment systems using revenues from the customers it serves. 📍Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.📨Sign up for our quarterly newsletter.
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    35 分
  • The Water Permit Math Built

    The Water Permit Math Built
    2026/06/15

    After years of development and permitting, concepts and models transformed into a physical source of water supply. Tune in to hear how data, not dirt, created a new source of water in the Brazos River Basin.

    Unpacking the Brazos River is a podcast by the Brazos River Authority.

    Share your thoughts, questions, and ideas for podcast episodes you’d like to hear about at information@brazos.org.
    Learn more about the System Operation Permit and Water Management Plan here.

    Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer.

    Guests: Aaron Abel, BRA water services manager, and Peyton Lisenby, BRA senior water resources planner.

    Intro music: Clay Sellers, BRA lab analyst.

    About us:

    The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and was the first state agency in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin. Today, the BRA's staff of 284 develop and distribute water supplies, provide water and wastewater treatment, monitor water quality, and pursue water conservation through public education programs. Although the Brazos River Authority is an agency of the State of Texas, it does not levy or collect taxes. Except for occasional governmental grants to help pay the costs of specific projects, the BRA is entirely self-supporting. The BRA maintains and operates its reservoirs and treatment systems using revenues from the customers it serves.

    📍Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube.


    📨Sign up for our quarterly newsletter.
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