Notice of Public Meeting: Lake Conroe Reservoir Forecasting Tool Thursday, September 10, 2020

THE WOODLANDS, TX - San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) will hold a third and final public meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., via webinar/telephone conference, to discuss its ongoing Lake Conroe Reservoir Forecasting Tool project

NOTICE

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.125, as amended, and as modified by the temporary suspension of various provisions thereof effective March 16, 2020, by the Governor of Texas in accordance with the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, all as related to the Governor's proclamation on March 13, 2020, and subsequent proclamation dated June 11, 2020, certifying that the COVID-19 pandemic poses an imminent threat of disaster and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas, notice is hereby given to all interested members of the public that the San Jacinto River Authority will hold a third and final public meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., via publicly accessible webinar / telephone conference call, to discuss its ongoing Lake Conroe Reservoir Forecasting Tool project (the “Project”).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

If you choose to participate via the webinar link below, you WILL have the opportunity to provide comments during the designated portion of the meeting.
Webinar Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5029250157384078351

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

If you choose to participate via the GoToWebinar App, you WILL have the opportunity to provide comments during the designated portion of the meeting.

Please use Webinar ID: 372-655-099

If you choose to participate via conference call number below, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide comments during the designated portion of the meeting. The conference call phone number is provided for LISTENING PURPOSES ONLY.

Telephone conference call phone number: (562) 247-8321 and the audio access code is 150-445-802.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) will hold a third and final public meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., via webinar/telephone conference, to discuss its ongoing Lake Conroe Reservoir Forecasting Tool project (the 'Project').

As the second phase of a multi-phased approach to address flood protection in the San Jacinto River Watershed, the Project will develop a tool with the capability of predicting peak release rates of stormwater from Lake Conroe and the anticipated peak water level in Lake Conroe during rainfall events based on weather forecasts, observed rainfall, lake levels, and other data. This will allow SJRA to improve communication with Offices of Emergency Management and the general public during rainfall events. The Project is anticipated to be completed by early spring 2021, and development of and recommendations for operation/use of the tool will be summarized in a written technical memorandum. The Project is being funded by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and SJRA.

All interested persons are invited to view and participate in the meeting remotely via the webinar link below to express their views with respect to the Project. Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to Mr. Matt Barrett, P.E., Division Engineer, SJRA, 1577 Dam Site Road, Conroe, Montgomery County, Texas 77304, Tel. (936) 588-3111. Persons who intend to participate in the meeting and express their views are invited to contact Mr. Barrett either in writing or by telephone in advance of the meeting. Any interested persons unable to attend the meeting may submit their views to Mr. Barrett prior to Wednesday, September 9, 2020.