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Highland Lakes inch higher but drought outlook remains cautious, task force told
Summary
Task force heard a status update that combined storage in Lakes Travis and Buchanan has ticked up to just over 1 million acre-feet (about 51% full) after recent rain, but NOAA and the U.S. Drought Monitor show continued drought risk and LCRA projections leave the utility planning for possible further declines toward DCP Stage 3.
The Water Forward Task Force heard an update on Highland Lakes inflows and storage that showed modest recovery after recent rain but left managers cautious about the summer outlook.
Task force staff reported combined storage for Lakes Travis and Buchanan had risen to just over 1,000,000 acre-feet, roughly 51% of combined capacity, following recent inflows and rainfall. Staff said May inflows remained below historical averages but exceeded 50,000 acre-feet for the month, helping offset prior losses. Officials noted that…
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