Dennis L. Patillo named GBRA presiding officer SEGUIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed three directors to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board (GBRA). Additionally, the Governor has designated Dennis L. Patillo as the presiding officer, as required by GBRA’s enabling legislation. Governor Abbott made the announcement on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. Vice Chair Don…
SEGUIN, Texas—The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) advanced towards implementation of the second phase of the Mid-Basin Water Supply Project (MBWSP) after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved issuance of a new, 75,000 acre-foot per year surface water right on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. While the first phase of the MBSWSP is already underway,…
SEGUIN, TX – The annual meeting of the Guadalupe River Basin Steering Committee is from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020. The meeting will be held online. The steering committee was established as part of the Clean Rivers Program to solicit public input on local water quality issues. Each year, GBRA and the…
Settlement Agreement Reached The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) has reached a settlement agreement with property owners from Lake McQueeney and Lake Placid in the case of Skonnord v. GBRA, represented by San Antonio attorneys Ricardo Cedillo and Les Strieber. The settlement anticipates the execution of comprehensive financing and operation contracts between GBRA and the newly…
VICTORIA, Texas – Registration is now open for the 2020 GBRA Bowhunt at Coleto Creek Park and Reservoir. Participants must register by noon Friday, August 28, 2020. The bowhunts are available on weekends from October 3, 2020, to January 3, 2021, and are restricted to the use of archery equipment only. The fee for each…
Guests will see temporary operations adjustments at all of its parks and at Canyon Lake Gorge. GBRA continues to monitor the evolving health situation with local and state health officials, and adjust its operations at park sites as necessary. Park guests are encourage to follow GBRA social media accounts and monitor this page for the…
Guests will see temporary operations adjustments at all of its parks. GBRA continues to monitor the evolving health situation with local and state health officials, and adjust its operations at park sites as necessary. Park guests are encourage to follow GBRA social media accounts and monitor this page for the most current information. Temporary Operations…
Guests will see temporary operations adjustments at all of its parks. GBRA continues to monitor the evolving health situation with local and state health officials, and adjust its operations at park sites as necessary. Park guests are encourage to follow GBRA social media accounts and monitor this page for the most current information. Temporary Operations…
GBRA appreciates your continued patience during this unprecedented time. We are currently devising a plan to reopen Coleto Creek, Lake Wood and Nolte Island parks in a safe and responsible manner. All overnight and pavilion reservations are cancelled through the month of May. We appreciate your patience. Your safety and the safety of our staff…
WEBINAR/TELECONFERENCE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Individuals may follow the following instructions to participate in the GBRA Board of Directors Meeting. Persons wishing to make public comment generally or to comment on a specific item on the agenda are asked to join the webinar between 9:15 and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting,and register to speak…
Following the closure of all Texas state parks, GBRA parks, including Coleto Creek, Lake Wood, and Nolte Island, will remain closed to visitors until April 30, 2020, in an effort to minimize the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on park staff and visitors, as well as the community at large. GBRA will continue to evaluate its…
GBRA parks, including Coleto Creek, Lake Wood, and Nolte Island, will remain closed to visitors until April 15. While this decision is unpopular, GBRA is focusing on ensuring employees, their families, visitors and guests are safe during this public health crisis. GBRA will continue to evaluate its park operations and weigh recommendations by health experts…