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Check out the new features on our parks' Web pages	Preserve your property for future generations	FREE Earth Day festival at McKinney Roughs April 16

New, interactive park website features slide shows, events calendar, searchable recreation activities, park directions via Google Maps and more.	Conservation easements help landowners protect their ranchland heritage or family farm and ensure their land will never be used contrary to their intent.	Enjoy hands-on nature crafts, native animals, guided hikes, live music, conservation activities, food, kids' Passport to Nature Challenge and more!

Sights and Sounds:

LCRA's Sixth Annual Earth Day Festival at McKinney Roughs Nature Park will be April 16. Click here to see a slideshow of photos from previous festivals.

Matagorda Bay and McKinney Roughs nature parks offer programs on a regular basis and on special request for groups. Click here for Matagorda Bay programs and click here for McKinney Roughs programs.

The Colorado River Trail stretches about 600 river miles from pecan orchards in San Saba to the Gulf of Mexico. For a list of community festivals and events in the 11 counties along the river in March, click here.

Share your LCRA park and Colorado River Trail photos on the Colorado River Trail Flickr photo site.

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Special Spring Break programs at Matagorda Bay Nature Park

For Spring Break at the beach, Matagorda Bay Natural Science Center will offer a special schedule of programs March 12 through 19. Experience day-on-the-bay kayaking, birding for beginners, a GPS scavenger hunt, adventures in beachcombing and riparian discovery, and live fresh and saltwater animals with the help of a certified wildlife rehabilitator.
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Water levels directly impact Highland Lakes tourism

This is the last in a series of stories exploring the diverse set of people and interests that depend on the Highland Lakes. LCRA is working to balance these needs as it updates the Water Management Plan for lakes Travis and Buchanan. This story looks at the issues faced by agricultural customers who depend on the lakes for irrigation water.
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Walks and Talks feature artists, authors, photographers, naturalists

Want to hear from known authors, artists, naturalists, native plant experts, reptile experts and photographers in a casual, small group? Walks and Talks gives you the opportunity to learn from their experience as these accomplished men and women lead you on walks through nature’s classroom at McKinney Roughs on Saturday, April 16. Enjoy other Earth Day activities while you are there.
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LCRA staff conducts survey of Highland Lakes boat docks

LCRA employees are conducting a residential dock survey on the Highland Lakes to identify docks that may pose safety or environmental problems. Poorly constructed docks can pose a public danger if they break away or fall apart, especially during floods or heavy rains. Dilapidated docks or pieces of docks can also pose potential environmental problems.
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LCRA iPhone app helps you plan your day at the lake or the park

LCRA has an iPhone application designed to help you organize your outdoor recreational experience and keep up with the weather, news and events. With instant notifications, LCRA can give you current information about the Colorado River and Highland Lakes. Tabs with real-time lake levels, boat ramp updates and parks facilities help you plan your day outdoors.
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FastFacts

Several public boat ramps on lakes Travis and Buchanan are already unusable due to a lack of rainfall and lower lake levels. Check LCRA's Guide to Boat Ramps on the Highland Lakes or see the "Boat Ramps" tab on LCRA's iPhone app to find out which ramps are open before you arrive.

Currents

March - April 2011

Check out the new features on our parks' Web pages

Preserve your property for future generations

FREE Earth Day festival at McKinney Roughs April 16