U.S. Army Corps of Engineers host public meeting to discuss Lower Colorado River Basin, Hays County Interim Feasibility Study

Published March 2, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in partnership with the Lower Colorado River Authority, Hays County, and the Texas Water Development Board will host a public meeting in Buda, Texas on March 8 at 7 p.m. Meeting is being held to present preliminary hydrology and hydraulic results completed as part of the Interim Feasibility Study. The purpose of this study is to identify and investigate water resource related problems and opportunities, then develop and evaluate alternatives to reduce flood damages within Northern Hays County, Texas, watersheds, specifically Onion Creek, Bear Creek, Little Bear Creek, Barton Creek and the Pedernales River.

The meeting will be held at the City of Buda City Hall, 121 Main Street, Buda, Texas, 78610. Registration will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting's agenda will include a formal presentation and a general question and answer session.

If you are unable to attend and have questions concerning this meeting, please contact Marie Vanderpool, Project Manager, at 817-886-1424, email at marie.j.vanderpool@usace.army.mil.

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About the Fort Worth District: The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was established in 1950. The District is responsible for water resources development in two-thirds of Texas, and design and construction at military installations in Texas and parts of Louisiana and New Mexico. Visit the Fort Worth District Web site at: www.swf.usace.army.mil and SWF Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Worth-District-US-Army-Corps-of-Engineers/188083711219308


Contact
Denisha Braxton
817-886-1435

Release no. 12-015