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SJRA Joint-Reservoir Operations Study Meeting: A Wake-up Call - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 03/07/2026 10:43am
Article Summary:
**SJRA Joint Reservoir Study Highlights Urgency of Pre-Release Strategy to Reduce Flood Risk Amid Ongoing Upstream-Downstream Tensions**
At a public meeting in Humble, the San Jacinto River Authority heard mounting frustration from downstream residents still impacted by Hurricane Harvey as it outlined a new Joint Reservoir Operations Study focused on improving flood mitigation. The study will evaluate coordinated “pre-release” strategies from Lakes Conroe and Houston, develop an advanced forecasting tool, and assess multiple storm scenarios to balance flood control with water supply concerns amid ongoing resistance from some Lake Conroe residents.
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Date: 03/07/2026 10:43am
Article Summary:
**SJRA Joint Reservoir Study Highlights Urgency of Pre-Release Strategy to Reduce Flood Risk Amid Ongoing Upstream-Downstream Tensions**
At a public meeting in Humble, the San Jacinto River Authority heard mounting frustration from downstream residents still impacted by Hurricane Harvey as it outlined a new Joint Reservoir Operations Study focused on improving flood mitigation. The study will evaluate coordinated “pre-release” strategies from Lakes Conroe and Houston, develop an advanced forecasting tool, and assess multiple storm scenarios to balance flood control with water supply concerns amid ongoing resistance from some Lake Conroe residents.
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