{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unpacking the Brazos River","title":"We’re not who you think we are","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1375,"description":"It turns out “River Authority” is a loaded name and lots of folks assume we handle everything that happens on or near the Brazos. From flood control to fish kills to docks and development, we’re explaining what we don’t do — and pointing you to the right place when it’s not us. So, tune in to see which sites you should bookmark when you want to skip a phone call to find out who oversees something. Or call us at 888-922-6272, and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction, whether it’s us or not.\n\nUnpacking the Brazos River is a podcast by the Brazos River Authority. \n \nHere’s a quick recap of some of the agencies discussed during the episode and what they do:\nTexas Commission on Environmental Quality:Issues and manages water rights and permits\nOversees the Brazos Watermaster Program, which ensures each permit holder only takes their allowed amount of water and reports usage regularly\nHandles pollution reports, fish kill reports, algae concerns, and dumping complaints\nU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOwns/operates eight reservoirs in the BRA Water Supply System, and many other reservoirs not in that system \nHandles flood control on these federal reservoirs \nCity of WacoOwns and manages Lake Waco and Lake Brazos as water supplies for Waco and surrounding areas\nTexas Parks & Wildlife DepartmentEnforces fishing regulations and issues sand & gravel permits for any work done on the riverbed (like erosion control or dock construction)\nGame wardens handle overfishing, illegal motorized vehicles in riverbeds, or other state-law violations on the river\nCounty Sheriff’s OfficeCan respond to suspicious or illegal activity on the river \nFEMAProvides floodplain information and maps for property owners concerned about flooding risks\nGo here to read an article on this topic if you don't have time to listen to the podcast. \nShare your thoughts, questions, and ideas for podcast episodes you’d like to hear about at information@brazos.org.\n \nHost: Charlie L. Shugart, BRA...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AdTjykO1LSvUBzidjVZk6OiuMx2uYdR8SQ8XE_jXOlM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YjZm/ZDcyYmJlNDA0ZWU2/NmQwOWU2ZmFlYThk/NzUwNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}