The **Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA)** is a public water management organization established by the Texas Legislature in 1933, originally as the Guadalupe River Authority and reauthorized in 1935 under its current name. GBRA's core mission is to develop, conserve, and protect water resources within its ten-county statutory district, which spans from the headwaters of the Guadalupe and Blanco Rivers to San Antonio Bay, covering Kendall, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio counties[1][2][4]. GBRA operates as a regional steward for water supply and conservation, balancing local and statewide water needs. It manages seven dams that create reservoirs such as Lake Dunlap, Lake Gonzales, Lake McQueeney, Meadow Lake, Lake Placid, and Lake Wood, plus the Coleto Creek Reservoir. These reservoirs are critical for water storage, flood control, recreation, and ecosystem support in the Guadalupe River Basin[2]. Historically, GBRA was founded to address water conservation challenges in Texas, becoming a key player in regional water resource management. Over the decades, it has evolved into a utility services provider, delivering water, wastewater, and hydroelectric power services to communities within its service area, demonstrating a blend of environmental stewardship and operational expertise[1][4]. GBRA’s achievements include the successful creation and operation of multiple reservoirs, coordinated water planning efforts, and sustainable management of the basin’s water supply amid growing population and climate pressures. Its commitment to ethical leadership, customer-driven service, and professional excellence underpins ongoing initiatives to balance environmental health with community needs[4]. In addition to GBRA, related organizations like the Guadalupe-Blanco River Trust and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority focus on land conservation and watershed health in the region, emphasizing biodiversit