Another historical Halloween event was the creation of Lake Conroe, the local landmark that has shaped the lives, history, and economy of our community. The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) is marking the golden anniversary with a month full of mem
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SJRA nabs more than $1.3M for flood prevention studies
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The San Jacinto River Authority has been awarded nearly $1.4 million in grant funds to use for three studies focused on flood prevention in The Woodlands, Montgomery County and other areas of the region to the southeast. In this file image, the Conroe Dam releases water from Lake Conroe, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Conroe.Jason Fochtman, Staff photographer / Houston ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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The new grant money will be used to examine three issues: sedimentation activity and flow from the northern portions of the Spring Creek Watershed; the feasibility of a possible detention dam being built in 15-20 years on one of two different feeder creeks in Waller County; and a joint reservoir operations study for both Lake Houston and Lake Conroe.Flood gates are closed at the Lake Conroe Dam, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.Gustavo Huerta, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less