Community Corner
Martin urges residents to join protest over Lake Conroe stance
Martin urges residents to join protest over Lake Conroe homeowners' stance
Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin is calling on the community to help protect the Lake Houston Area from future flooding. Martin is launching a “Lives Over Levels” email campaign to the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) Board of Directors requesting the approval of temporary, seasonal lowering of Lake Conroe in 2020. The SJRA Board meets on Jan. 21 to hear comments and again on Feb. 20 to call the vote.
The Lake Houston area fought hard to initiate a seasonal lake-lowering program during the wettest months of the year and in the height of hurricane season. The lake-lowering program calls for Lake Conroe to be lowered 1 foot below Lake Conroe’s normal pool elevation during the months of April and May and by 2 feet below normal pool elevation in the months of August and September. The seasonal lowering program must be approved by the SJRA Board each February.