Relax, armchair biologists of Canyon Lake. Hydrilla is not spreading in the lake — it’s just more visible due to low lake levels, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The great hydrilla infestation, which began in 2020, poses no threat
Popular Canyon and Comal parks in Canyon Lake will close for the season Oct. 31. Both are managed by the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD), which urges residents and visitors to enjoy both while sunny and mild October days
Comal County commissioners are expected to transfer routine maintenance of lighting for boat ramps #3, 6, 7, and 8 from Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD) to the county. Members of Comal Dark Skies plan to attend Thursday’s Commissioners Court
Headed to JBSA Rec Park at Canyon Lake for Labor Day? Staff advises guests to bring grills with lids because Comal County remains under a burn ban. No burning is allowed in fire rings. Check-in is between 1 to 7 p.m. only.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will livestream a Pristine Streams Stakeholder Meeting from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. To review the meeting agenda click here. To watch the meeting on YouTube click here. The Blanco River Watershed and Upper Guadalupe River
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will close Canyon Lake’s popular Dam Service Road Tuesday for herbicide application. The road, located in Overlook Park, is expected to reopen to the public on Thursday. “We understand large numbers of people use the dam
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) is increasing the release rate from Canyon Lake reservoir to 107 cubic feet-per-second (cfs) through Aug. 23. By increasing flow rates the agency hopes to meet its customers’ downstream water-supply demands. GBRA said property owners, recreationalists and other
Are dogs that swim in Canyon Lake getting sick from blue-green algae blooms? According to area social media posts, yes. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), no. Deputy Communications Director Cory Chandler said TPWD is unaware of any algae blooms
Canyon Lake Fire/EMS Chief Robert Mikel said rescuers working with the Hays County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) dive teams this afternoon found the body of Sunday’s drowning victim, 41-year-old San Antonio resident Robert Berlingeri. “We hope this provides some
Canyon Lake recreation areas operated by the U.S. Army Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are fully accessible and open to the public this weekend. However, Overlook Park, famous for its spectacular views of Canyon Lake and easy access to the shoreline, will