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1. Angelina-Nueches River Authority Based in Lufkin, includes parts of 17 counties. Includes information on managed lakes, clean rivers, utilities and composting programs. http://www.anra.org/ |
2. Brazos River Authority Develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. http://www.brazos.org/ |
4. Colorado River Foundation Supports programs to clean up the river and develop public awareness of the quality of life provided by the river. Site includes river reports, waste collection projects, and a calendar of events. http://www.coloradoriver.org/ |
5. Edwards Aquifer Authority Covers Uvalde, Medina and Bexar counties, plus parts of four others. Includes water data, meeting and hearing dates, planning documents, regulations, and overview of aquifer and of organization. http://www.edwardsaquifer.org/ |
6. Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Based in Seguin, includes parts of 10 counties from Kendall to Calhoun and Refugio. Includes information on board, staff, and departments, water and recreation facilities, and water quality data. http://www.gbra.org/ |
7. Lavaca Navidad River Authority Based in Edna, covers parts of 9 counties to Lavaca Bay. Includes map, water quality and flow data, management plans and regional planning, and staff contacts. http://www.lnra.org/ |
8. Lower Colorado River Authority Develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors quality, and pursues conservation through public education programs. http://www.lcra.org/ |
9. Nueces River Authority Headquartered in Uvalde, covers parts of 22 counties. Includes photos, descriptions of key projects, water quality and level statistics, and staff contact information. http://nueces-ra.tamucc.edu/ |
10. San Antonio River Authority Includes meetings and citizen comment opportunities, organization, and reports and information on water quality and levels. Headquartered in San Antonio, covers Medina and San Antonio rivershed in 8 counties from Bandera to Goliad. http://www.sara-tx.org/ |
12. Sulphur River Basin Authority Maps, meeting times, and information on water quality, and Clean Rivers Program. Headquartered in Texarkana, covers parts of 10 counties from Fannin to Cass. http://www.sulphurr.org/ |
13. Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (Formerly the Texas Groundwater Conservation Districts Association.) Information on meetings, publications and operating manuals, and aquifer maps. http://www.texasgroundwater.org/ |
14. Texas Water Foundation Informing Texans about the value of water and how each person plays a key role in conserving, preserving and improving the availability of water. News, kids area, and weekly water newsletter included. http://www.texaswater.org/ |
15. Texas Water Matters Works to ensure adequate water for environmental and human consumptive needs, reduce future demand for water, educated decision-makers, and involve citizens. Includes information about groundwater, planning, conservation, and economics. http://www.texaswatermatters.org/ |
16. The Edwards Aquifer Information about one of the world's most well-known aquifers. Features graphs and charts, images, essays, and photos that describe how the aquifer formed. http://www.edwardsaquifer.net/ |
17. Trinity River Authority Information on facilities, regional planning and environmental monitoring, recreation, water conditions, and employment. Based in Arlington, covers 17 counties from Tarrant to Liberty. http://www.trinityra.org/ |
19. Upper Guadalupe River Authority Includes information on environment, water quality, regional utility and watershed planning, weather, and employment. Located in Kerr County, from headwaters to boundary of Blanco-Guadalupe River Authority. http://www.ugra.org/ |
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