Lake Travis Tx.!!! Needs Help!! Please Read!!

[RDH]

:puppy_dog_eyes::puppy_dog_eyes::puppy_dog_eyes:PL EASE!! help me save lake travis from turning into a creek..its kind of hard to use boats with NO WATER...whether you've been there or not, please go to this website!!

draininglaketravis.org

please send the letter to the city officials, help stop this ******** before its to late and we have another drought!! and no water!!:AR15firing:

anyone whos been here knows its awesome,please help me save it!!:puppy_dog_eyes:

[D Slicker]

Sent email for ya.

[RDH]

thanks dude!

[DCRocks]

Also sent an email for you!

[mhardwick]

Sent another one, anyone reading this please send more.

[Endo]

Sent one also.

[yamahammer]

done. that really sux i had a lotta fun there this summer.

[RDH]

i appreciate it fellas,, this lake is sweet and i wanna try and keep it that way

you all got a place to crash, and someone to ride with if youre ever here at travis....not to mention we'll have the best spot in devils cove!!

keep spreadin the word!! this is why these forums are so badass, people helpin out fellow riders in any way they can! gotta love it..

[Fearlessnuts]

Sent one myself bud
good luck bro keep us posted

Ill comment too that it was very easy,

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE ANYTHING except
1 Your Name
2 Last Name
3 Email
send and done!

maybe that might help
-Mark

[The Penguin]

from an engineering standpoint - some of the things on the "greed not need" of that website appear to be pure speculation and fear mongering.

$360MM projects do not just spring up overnight without the public finding out about them.

entities like the BCRUA are not created easily and not without the chance for the public to comment. These entities are considered to be "political subdivisions" and as such are bound by State Legislature and must be open meetings.

I also think it is VERY interesting that no one person is named on the site as a source for the data and conclusions.

[wjelmer]

sent one too,

everyone else should do it too its real easy and there already closing enough lakes now there draining them this sucks.

[Shonuff]

Why are they draining it?

[RDH]

from an engineering standpoint - some of the things on the "greed not need" of that website appear to be pure speculation and fear mongering.

$360MM projects do not just spring up overnight without the public finding out about them.

entities like the BCRUA are not created easily and not without the chance for the public to comment. These entities are considered to be "political subdivisions" and as such are bound by State Legislature and must be open meetings.

I also think it is VERY interesting that no one person is named on the site as a source for the data and conclusions.


i feel where your coming from, for me im more inclined to support it rahter than question it because my family and i have property on this lake and i have to do everything i can to stop any kind of lowering of the lake level,,for business and personal reasons.....

[RDH]

Why are they draining it?
basically for cities that dont touch the lake, ..

there not draining it completely, just putting 446million gallons p/minute pumps deeper into the lake. meaning in the summer, and any time it hasnt rained the lake will be to low for any ramps to be open, no coves will be accessible, bacteria gets to bad cuz less fresh water flow, then they close it due to a bacterial menengitis that grows...already happened this last summer due to the drought,,,if the project goes through the "drought" will last forever, and no lake:aargh4:

[The Penguin]

i feel where your coming from, for me im more inclined to support it rahter than question it because my family and i have property on this lake and i have to do everything i can to stop any kind of lowering of the lake level,,for business and personal reasons.....
I understand your view, and I feel for you. My mom has beach property, so we are often faced with difficult decisions.

as an Engineer (I work in land development and have worked on a surface water conversion project in the past) - I would need to see much more information than what is provided on that site to make decision.

[Prem1x]

I kind of liked last year when the water was really low. I could still launch a standup at Trails End. There would still be some cruisers to chase in the water too because they are just docked, not ramped in and out.

[RDH]

I kind of liked last year when the water was really low. I could still launch a standup at Trails End. There would still be some cruisers to chase in the water too because they are just docked, not ramped in and out.

well if this pump goes in, expect the lake to go way farther down than last year..and if it does the marinas holding those cruisers wont be able to support any boats.....VIP...easy st marina... emerald point...would all be on dirt or in the middle of the lake

[DCRocks]

Received an official responce.

From: Jill Goodman (jgoodman@round-rock.tx.us) on behalf of Nyle Maxwell (mayor@round-rock.tx.us)

Responce:

Thank you for taking the time to provide input on the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority Water Supply Project. We understand your concern about protecting Lake Travis. It is indeed a beautiful recreational resource. However, we must keep in mind that the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) created the lake decades ago, with the assistance of then Congressman Lyndon Johnson, to end disastrous flooding and provide a reliable source of water and electricity to residents throughout the lower Colorado River basin. This project will not drain Lake Travis. Lake Travis is a variable level lake, one that fills during times of excess rains and from which water is released as municipal, agricultural, and other needs require. The amount of water secured for this project is but a fraction of what has been made available by the LCRA. As a holder of municipal and irrigation water rights, LCRA is required to conserve and supply water according to a water management plan developed by water supply experts and approved by the state of Texas. The plan prepares for "worst case scenarios"-long droughts followed by extreme flooding as we've seen in recent months. The $3/1000 gallons price you refer to is about twice the cost of the Lake Travis water. The price you cite assumes no treatment of aquifer water would be necessary. That may not be the case. If the aquifer water does need to be treated, it would be even more expensive. As elected officials, we have a responsibility to ensure a reliable, cost-effective water supply and to plan for future water needs. It would be irresponsible of us not to do so. The region's safety and economic health depends on our due diligence. Schools, hospitals, businesses, and families - present and future - depend on these decisions. We have thoroughly researched other sources of water. Lake Travis is the best choice. Securing water from Lake Travis is in line with state regional water plans and is supported by studies going back more than a decade. We are continuing to evaluate the site of the deep water intake. We realize construction will have unavoidable impacts to those living nearby and along the construction route. We sincerely regret that. With many public improvement projects, some have to put up with temporary inconvenience. We will work with neighbors to seek ways to minimize those impacts wherever possible. We welcome and need your input. An open, honest discussion is one of the best ways to ensure sound decisions. We hope you will continue to be involved and encourage you to seek accurate information. For project news, please visit www.bcrua.org. For information on LCRA's water management planning process, please visit www.lcra.org.

[ZMANN]

Me too! Didn't sound good?

[RDH]

ya typical, just what i was expecting.. its kinda hard to fight a private enterprise that has its hand in the government cookie jar.....



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the only solution i can think of involves a ski mask and a few special tools.