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Unpacking the Brazos River

Unpacking the Brazos River

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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 Science Sciences de la Terre
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  • “Quit Selling Our Water”

    “Quit Selling Our Water”
    Sep 15 2026
    Is local lake decline the result of the Brazos River Authority selling off even more water, or is classic Texas summer heat to blame? Tune in as we discuss where the water is going, what would happen if we quit providing it, and what is causing the spike in usage. When you’re done, check out these articles:What will lakes look like in two months if they don’t get rain and our late summer heat continues to cause high water supply losses due to evaporation? The reservoirs are feeling the impact of drought, so the BRA has created graphic illustrations as a way to help show potential changes over the next two months and what that might mean for local watering restrictions. Read more here: https://brazos.org/about-us/news/current-news/articleid/2745Why are you selling our water? Ever wondered how the BRA is able to sell water from the lakes and rivers? Read more here: https://brazos.org/about-us/news/current-news/articleid/2746Which reservoirs are under a drought watch and what that means for those who use that water: https://brazos.org/about-us/news/current-news/articleid/2741Unpacking 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. Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer.Guests: Matt Phillips, BRA Deputy General Manager, and Aaron Abel, BRA Water Services Manager.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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    29 min
  • We’re not who you think we are

    We’re not who you think we are
    Sep 1 2026
    It turns out “River Authority” is a loaded name and lots of folks assume we handle everything that happens on or near the Brazos. From flood control to fish kills to docks and development, we’re explaining what we don’t do — and pointing you to the right place when it’s not us. So, tune in to see which sites you should bookmark when you want to skip a phone call to find out who oversees something. Or call us at 888-922-6272, and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction, whether it’s us or not.Unpacking the Brazos River is a podcast by the Brazos River Authority. Here’s a quick recap of some of the agencies discussed during the episode and what they do:Texas Commission on Environmental Quality:Issues and manages water rights and permitsOversees the Brazos Watermaster Program, which ensures each permit holder only takes their allowed amount of water and reports usage regularlyHandles pollution reports, fish kill reports, algae concerns, and dumping complaintsU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOwns/operates eight reservoirs in the BRA Water Supply System, and many other reservoirs not in that system Handles flood control on these federal reservoirs City of WacoOwns and manages Lake Waco and Lake Brazos as water supplies for Waco and surrounding areasTexas Parks & Wildlife DepartmentEnforces fishing regulations and issues sand & gravel permits for any work done on the riverbed (like erosion control or dock construction)Game wardens handle overfishing, illegal motorized vehicles in riverbeds, or other state-law violations on the riverCounty Sheriff’s OfficeCan respond to suspicious or illegal activity on the river FEMAProvides floodplain information and maps for property owners concerned about flooding risksGo here to read an article on this topic if you don't have time to listen to the podcast. Share your thoughts, questions, and ideas for podcast episodes you’d like to hear about at information@brazos.org. Host: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA assistant public information officer.Guests: Judi Pierce, BRA public information officer, Candice Sheridan, BRA public information coordinatorIntro 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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    23 min
  • From Stone Age trinkets to an invasive species solution: Copper’s comeback

    From Stone Age trinkets to an invasive species solution: Copper’s comeback
    Aug 15 2026

    They’re tiny, relentless, and threatening to cause chaos in Central Texas. But a surprising ally may be the key to keeping our drinking water safe – and your boating adventures drama free. Tune in to hear what’s happening beneath the surface of one of your favorite fishing lakes and how bath time is no joke.

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

    If you prefer to read an article on the topic, click here. Share your thoughts, questions, and ideas for podcast episodes you’d like to hear about at information@brazos.org.

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

    Guests: Tiffany Malzahn, BRA's chief environmental officer, and Brad Brunett, BRA's chief operations officer.

    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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    30 min
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